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W38 PAE

2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,434 mi
Last recorded20,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto35,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 PAE
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer door handle stiff

Offside Front tyre perished

both dip patterns poor

Fail 14 May 2018 20,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front external door handle stiff

both dip patterns poor

free travel in service brake pedal

perishing left hand rear tyre

perishing on left hand front tyre

perishing right hand front tyre

Pass 2 May 2015 17,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,253 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,251 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,770 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,754 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,701 miles

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,666 miles

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,389 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 13,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,210 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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W38 PAE is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W38 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W38 PAE is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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