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V981 DCU

1999 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,656 mi
Last recorded3,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DCU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 3,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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V981 DCU is a 1999 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V981 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V981 DCU?

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What year was V981 DCU registered?

V981 DCU is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V981 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V981 DCU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V981 DCU have outstanding finance?

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