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W717 PRA

2000 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,269 mi
Last recorded29,269 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 PRA
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 29,269 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,875 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 28,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front off side wing mirror insecure

Fail 22 May 2008 28,495 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front off side wing mirror insecure

Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 14 May 2007

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 25,852 miles

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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W717 PRA is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W717 PRA, 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 W717 PRA registered?

W717 PRA is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W717 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W717 PRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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