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W649 EWY

2000 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,742 mi
Last recorded33,742 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 EWY
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,742 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,851 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,851 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W649 EWY is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W649 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W649 EWY?

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What year was W649 EWY registered?

W649 EWY is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W649 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W649 EWY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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