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V45 LWU

1999 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 LWU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,140 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 53,140 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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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V45 LWU is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V45 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V45 LWU registered?

V45 LWU is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V45 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V45 LWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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