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W188 RTO

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,063 mi
Last recorded10,063 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 RTO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 9,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2007 9,583 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 9,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 8,396 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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W188 RTO is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W188 RTO, 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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How do I check the history of W188 RTO?

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What year was W188 RTO registered?

W188 RTO is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W188 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 RTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W188 RTO have outstanding finance?

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