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W727 WDL

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,873 mi
Last recorded12,873 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 WDL
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 12,870 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 9,924 miles

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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 9,924 miles

Advise new no plate

Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 8,704 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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W727 WDL is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 W727 WDL, 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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W727 WDL is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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