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V874 GEC

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

62,472 mi
Last recorded62,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 GEC
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,472 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,189 miles

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

front sub frame rusty

steering couling cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,189 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame rusty

steering couling cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter spite

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,793 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 45,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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V874 GEC is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 29,856 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 V874 GEC, 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 26 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V874 GEC registered?

V874 GEC is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V874 GEC safe to buy?

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