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V296 LFJ

1999 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,913 mi
Last recorded10,913 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 LFJ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 10,913 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,103 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 10,913 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005
Fail 18 Nov 2005 10,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spedo not working

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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V296 LFJ is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V296 LFJ, 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 V296 LFJ registered?

V296 LFJ is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V296 LFJ safe to buy?

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