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V618 LKN

1999 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 LKN
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,023 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,698 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres perrished

Fail 7 Aug 2007 21,767 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,482 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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V618 LKN is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Green 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 V618 LKN, 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 V618 LKN registered?

V618 LKN is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V618 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V618 LKN 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.

Does V618 LKN have outstanding finance?

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