MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W578 RWS is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W578 RWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W578 RWS registered?
W578 RWS is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 7 July 2000.
Is W578 RWS safe to buy?
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