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V249 RUD

2000 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,118 mi
Last recorded31,118 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 RUD
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,118 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside front brake disc outer face corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,842 miles

all tyres starting to perish

near side reat wheelstarting to bind

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 27,801 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,435 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,091 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 25,091 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perished

drive belt perished

exhaust hangers perished

front anti- roll bar corroded

n/s/f indicator slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs corroded

tubular frame that supports wings and bumper corroded through

Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,788 miles

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

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 15,935 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

o/s n/s wing outriggers correded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,656 miles

Both Left and Right under (front) wing support struts corroded.

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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V249 RUD is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V249 RUD, 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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V249 RUD is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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