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Malaguti Phantom 100 (2000)

199 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.4% first-time pass rate

2000 Malaguti Phantom 100

CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2000 Malaguti Phantom 100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2000 Malaguti Phantom 100 is a reliability disaster—a 3.4% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80% means almost every example fails its MOT, though the vanishingly low dangerous defect rate of 0.5% suggests the failures are mostly minor irritations rather than safety-critical issues. The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects how consistently problematic these machines are.

At 12,855 miles median (13,489 average), these scooters show typical usage for their age, yet they're still accumulating 0.06 failures and 0.1 advisories per test—persistent wear rather than catastrophic breakdown. If you're seriously considering one, budget for regular repairs and expect to fail MOT; factor in annual fix costs before committing to purchase.

Below average reliability 76.6% below UK average
3.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,855
typical mileage
8,561–20,849 middle half
0.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.06
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Malaguti Phantom 100

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Malaguti Phantom 100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,561
low mileage
12,855
typical
20,849
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Malaguti Phantom 100 vehicles fall between 8,561 and 20,849 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.06
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Malaguti Phantom 100:

1999 2001