MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front tyre worn unevenly. Still legal, but, I reccomend changing.
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Maddison?
Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W298 VMX is a 2000 Malaguti Maddison in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Malaguti Maddison models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 17,791 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 Maddison fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W298 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Malaguti Maddison typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Malaguti Maddison is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W298 VMX registered?
W298 VMX is a 2000 Malaguti Maddison, first registered on 23 July 2000.
Is W298 VMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W298 VMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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