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V283 LJW

1999 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 LJW
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,161 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to front & rear coil springs

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,920 miles

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

coil spring corroded Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corosion to chassis front to rear

Handbrakr travel

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play to steering rack ends

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,686 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,316 miles

Condition of both front c.v.boots

Condition of front brake discs

Condition of front number plate

Condition of wiper blade

Corosion to front coil springs

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play to steering rack end on nearside front

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 37,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,897 miles

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

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

corrosion on coil springs

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on coil springs

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,472 miles

Condition of nearside front brake disc

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Crack to all 4 tyres on side walls

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,264 miles

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

Front bumper insecure

Light scratching to windscreen.

Slight leak from front exhaust joint and rear mounting deteriorated.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,264 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

Front bumper insecure

Light scratching to windscreen.

Slight leak from front exhaust joint and rear mounting deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 20,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 20,090 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V283 LJW is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 V283 LJW, 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 27 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V283 LJW registered?

V283 LJW is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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