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W473 VDM

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,076 mi
Last recorded11,076 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 VDM
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 11,073 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 11,073 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

rear tyre deflated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,071 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,060 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,042 miles

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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W473 VDM is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 10,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W473 VDM, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W473 VDM registered?

W473 VDM is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W473 VDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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