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Y656 HKW

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,386 mi
Last recorded11,386 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 HKW
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2005 11,386 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 11,386 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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Y656 HKW is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange 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 Y656 HKW, 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 Y656 HKW registered?

Y656 HKW is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y656 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 HKW 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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