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VX51 MVA

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 MVA
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 12,298 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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VX51 MVA is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Malaguti Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 MVA registered?

VX51 MVA is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 MVA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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