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X187 VAY

2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,183 mi
Last recorded41,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto35,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 VAY
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,171 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,681 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 23,032 miles

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

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

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

n/s brake pads appear low

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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X187 VAY is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X187 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X187 VAY registered?

X187 VAY is a 2000 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 21 October 2000.

Is X187 VAY safe to buy?

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