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X971 VAY

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,818 mi
Last recorded29,818 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 VAY
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 19,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,899 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,232 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 9,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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X971 VAY is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X971 VAY, 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 X971 VAY registered?

X971 VAY is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X971 VAY safe to buy?

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