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V127 SWR

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,961 mi
Last recorded58,961 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 SWR
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,637 miles

rubber cracking on all tyres

wind sreen cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rubber cracking on all tyres

wind sreen cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering coupling rubber cracking

tyre walls on all tyres rubber cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,162 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering coupling rubber cracking

tyre walls on all tyres rubber cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering couling cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering couling cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,219 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,723 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 25,649 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,014 miles

emissions exempt.

n/s headlight propped with a piece of wood for h/light aim

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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V127 SWR is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 29,856 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V127 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V127 SWR registered?

V127 SWR is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 13 February 2000.

Is V127 SWR safe to buy?

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