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Y257 OPY

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,909 mi
Last recorded7,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 OPY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 7,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,565 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,565 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 5,797 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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Y257 OPY is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y257 OPY, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y257 OPY registered?

Y257 OPY is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y257 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 OPY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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