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X873 DAB

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,869 mi
Last recorded5,869 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 DAB
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,869 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 5,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 5,869 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 3,397 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 1,180 miles

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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X873 DAB is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X873 DAB, 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 X873 DAB registered?

X873 DAB is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X873 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 DAB shows 9 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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