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X437 FPX

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,045 mi
Last recorded16,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 FPX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,045 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,976 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,177 miles

n/s/f brake hose split body work and fairings in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

n/s/f brake hose split body work and fairings in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2006 13,846 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 Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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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X437 FPX is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black 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 X437 FPX, 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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X437 FPX is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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