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W346 PRJ

2000 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 PRJ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 44,870 miles

Centre silencer box cracked at rear and leaking slightly.

Fuel tank slightly damp with fuel (spillage? or slight leak?).

Nearside front tyre heavily scuffed and worn outer wall, advise replacement.

Suspect possible leak from brake master cylinder inside vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre silencer box cracked at rear and leaking slightly.

Fuel tank slightly damp with fuel (spillage? or slight leak?).

Suspect possible leak from brake master cylinder inside vehicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,209 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding.

Suspect nearside rear brake reading low.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,429 miles

Corrosion developing in metal brake pipe to nearside front brake.

Nearside front tyre heavily scuffed outer wall.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,429 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Corrosion developing in metal brake pipe to nearside front brake.

Nearside front tyre heavily scuffed outer wall.

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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W346 PRJ is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W346 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 W346 PRJ registered?

W346 PRJ is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W346 PRJ safe to buy?

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