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YC51 GGP

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,356 mi
Last recorded14,356 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 GGP
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,180 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

exhaust system deteriorated

rear engine rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 14,180 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

exhaust system deteriorated

rear engine rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 13,413 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 13,400 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 12,579 miles

front brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 12,560 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 11,390 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,848 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2008 10,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 8,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YC51 GGP is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 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 YC51 GGP, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC51 GGP is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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