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Y269 BSH

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 BSH
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,250 miles

centre stand requires attention

Fail 16 Sep 2014 9,250 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

centre stand requires attention

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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Y269 BSH is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y269 BSH, 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.

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What year was Y269 BSH registered?

Y269 BSH is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y269 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y269 BSH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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