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X232 FTP

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 FTP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,060 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 2,060 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

rear number plate slightly loose.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 1,193 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 1,193 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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X232 FTP is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X232 FTP, 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 X232 FTP registered?

X232 FTP is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X232 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X232 FTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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