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Y238 FDV

2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Pink Diesel 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,999 mi
Last recorded26,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto16,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 FDV
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine505cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,999 miles

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 26,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,999 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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Y238 FDV is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Pink with a 505cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y238 FDV, 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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What year was Y238 FDV registered?

Y238 FDV is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y238 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 FDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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