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W962 VGJ

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,884 mi
Last recorded13,884 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 VGJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,884 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Feb 2007

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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W962 VGJ is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom 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 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 W962 VGJ, 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 W962 VGJ registered?

W962 VGJ is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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