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V535 XUB

1999 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,017 mi
Last recorded20,017 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 XUB
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front no plate discoloured

gearbox mtg splitting

osf & osr tyres sidewalls radial splits

Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front no plate discoloured

gearbox mtg splitting

osf & osr tyres sidewalls radial splits

nsf tyre deep radial splits

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four tyres side walls badly perrished reconmend replacing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,581 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four tyres side walls badly perrished reconmend replacing

rear gearbox mtg broken

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,612 miles

all tyre walls badly perished

oil level low

rubber steering coupling starting to crack, recommend replacement

slight oil misting on n/side front shock absorber

Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre walls badly perished

n/side front brake binding slightly

oil level low

rubber steering coupling starting to crack, recommend replacement

slight oil misting on n/side front shock absorber

Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,097 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 10,097 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

all tyre walls perished

steering column coupling starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,141 miles

front number plate starting to stain

steering coupling lower joint starting to perish

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

tyre walls starting to perish

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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V535 XUB is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V535 XUB, 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 V535 XUB registered?

V535 XUB is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V535 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 XUB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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