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1997 Malaguti Phantom 0.0L Petrol · R27 VLP

R27 VLP

1997 Malaguti Phantom (0.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 17,462 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025.

Make & Model
MALAGUTI PHANTOM
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jun 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
17,462 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jun 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
49cc
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R27 VLP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
  • 17,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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R27 VLP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 17:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Malaguti Phantom (R27 VLP) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R27 VLP Mileage History

  1. 24/06/202212,535 mi
  2. 24/06/202212,535 mi
  3. 20/06/202315,256 mi+2,721 mi
  4. 02/07/202417,462 mi+2,206 mi

Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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