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W344 PRJ

2000 Aixam 500

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 PRJ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,977 miles

deterioation to headlight reflectors.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,970 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

deterioation to headlight reflectors.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,550 miles

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Dec 2016 56,550 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

pin hole in offside c/v boot

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,682 miles

slight deterioation to nearside outer cv joint boot.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

splitting to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,371 miles

splitting to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,142 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,145 miles

N/S/F tyre perrished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,913 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W344 PRJ is a 2000 Aixam 500 in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W344 PRJ, 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 W344 PRJ registered?

W344 PRJ is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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