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Y421 TGE

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,177 mi
Last recorded7,177 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 TGE
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 7,177 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both tyres 15 years old

Fail 27 Apr 2019 7,176 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forkseals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both tyres 15 years old

Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 6,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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Y421 TGE is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y421 TGE, 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 Y421 TGE registered?

Y421 TGE is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y421 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 TGE shows 4 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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