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BU51 OJR

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Grey Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,248 mi
Last recorded113,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OJR
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,248 miles

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,133 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,118 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,118 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,796 miles

battery power very low

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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BU51 OJR is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Grey with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 OJR, 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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What year was BU51 OJR registered?

BU51 OJR is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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