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Y165 GHC

2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,103 mi
Last recorded26,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto16,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 GHC
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,103 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,650 miles

discs rusty

play in nsf shock absorber from inner to outer casing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 21,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

discs rusty

play in nsf shock absorber from inner to outer casing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,716 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

rear foot brake performances low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 19,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

rear foot brake performances low

Fail 29 May 2008 19,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,743 miles

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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Y165 GHC is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 16,420 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 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y165 GHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ligier Ambra Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ligier Ambra Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y165 GHC is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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