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W89 GCW

2000 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

42,057 mi
Last recorded42,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 GCW
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,057 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,115 miles

noise on o/s rear wheel

o/s and n/s rear tyresrubber cracking

o/s front tyre cracking rubber

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

noise on o/s rear wheel

o/s and n/s rear tyresrubber cracking

o/s front tyre cracking rubber

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,117 miles

Nail in front tyre

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,117 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in front tyre

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,845 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyrea rubber cracking o/s front tyre rubber cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2010 3,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyrea rubber cracking o/s front tyre rubber cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 33,280 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 29,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 26,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,198 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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W89 GCW is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 W89 GCW, 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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W89 GCW is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W89 GCW safe to buy?

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