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Y975 SRA

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,191 mi
Last recorded3,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 SRA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 3,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 24 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2005 24 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

nail in tyre

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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Y975 SRA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange 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 Y975 SRA, 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 Y975 SRA registered?

Y975 SRA is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y975 SRA safe to buy?

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