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X261 XFX

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,646 mi
Last recorded3,646 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 XFX
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,646 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 3,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010

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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X261 XFX is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X261 XFX, 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 X261 XFX registered?

X261 XFX is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X261 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 XFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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