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V961 JAT

1999 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,427 mi
Last recorded35,427 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 JAT
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in osf tyre

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,427 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in osf tyre

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,418 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,804 miles

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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V961 JAT is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V961 JAT, 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 V961 JAT registered?

V961 JAT is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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