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W956 BJN

2000 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,885 mi
Last recorded43,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 BJN
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 43,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 39,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not 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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W956 BJN is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Red 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 W956 BJN, 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 W956 BJN registered?

W956 BJN is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W956 BJN 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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