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W279 DNW

2000 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,554 mi
Last recorded33,554 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 DNW
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2008 30,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,328 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W279 DNW is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W279 DNW, 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 W279 DNW registered?

W279 DNW is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W279 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 DNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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