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X738 FFA

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,259 mi
Last recorded37,259 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 FFA
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,896 miles

n/s/cv boot perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all 4 tyres are perished

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 28,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

all 4 tyres are perished

exhaust rubbers perished

handbrake cables slack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,835 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 27,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,298 miles

N/s/f tyre wall is perished

Rear silencer is weak

Fail 10 Nov 2006 24,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre wall is perished

Rear silencer is weak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,387 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 21,360 miles

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

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

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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X738 FFA is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X738 FFA, 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 X738 FFA registered?

X738 FFA is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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