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V691 PCX

1999 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 PCX
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,147 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 85,011 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at drum (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure mounts loose (3.1.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sored on outer surface were pad on metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre low on air

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,288 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,288 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,986 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,587 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 62,587 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,083 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V691 PCX is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V691 PCX, 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 V691 PCX registered?

V691 PCX is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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