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V398 EKS

1999 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 EKS
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2014 22,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,372 miles

nsf inner chrome deflector starting to corrode- lens still reflects correct image

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,080 miles

TAIL GATE WIPER WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,080 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

TAIL GATE WIPER WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,957 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,957 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,730 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 15,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,878 miles

n/s o/s front tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2005 14,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 14,568 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V398 EKS is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V398 EKS, 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 V398 EKS registered?

V398 EKS is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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