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Y887 WHE

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,648 mi
Last recorded19,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 WHE
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

n/s/f brake housing slightly insurcure

rear brake and rear light lense broken and insurcure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 19,648 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake housing slightly insurcure

rear brake and rear light lense broken and insurcure

Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,647 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 14,975 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 10,872 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 10,872 miles

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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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Y887 WHE is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y887 WHE, 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 Y887 WHE registered?

Y887 WHE is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y887 WHE safe to buy?

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