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W281 BOV

2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,006 mi
Last recorded18,006 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto17,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 BOV
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 18,003 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,710 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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W281 BOV is a 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 17,010 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 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W281 BOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W281 BOV registered?

W281 BOV is a 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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