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W837 EBW

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,975 mi
Last recorded20,975 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 EBW
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,975 miles

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

Front tyre wall cracked

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear number plate marked

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,975 miles

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

Front tyre wall cracked

Rear number plate marked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,738 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,738 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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W837 EBW is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W837 EBW, 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 W837 EBW registered?

W837 EBW is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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