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X271 AEU

2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,979 mi
Last recorded33,979 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto35,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 AEU
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,965 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,854 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,562 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 24,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X271 AEU is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X271 AEU, 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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What year was X271 AEU registered?

X271 AEU is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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