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X489 UMB

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,937 mi
Last recorded16,937 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 UMB
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,010 miles

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 8 Jan 2008 7,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 2,015 miles

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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X489 UMB is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X489 UMB, 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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X489 UMB is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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