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X273 VVY

2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,969 mi
Last recorded26,969 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto17,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 VVY
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,969 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2015 26,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,964 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,907 miles

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play o/s + n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2012 26,673 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,196 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Bad coolant leak.

Emissions not tested because of above and overheating. Also gas analyser not registering because of exhaust leak.

Vehicle has slight lean to offside.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,634 miles

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,627 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Fail 14 Apr 2007 23,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,476 miles

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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X273 VVY is a 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 17,010 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 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X273 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ligier Ambra Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ligier Ambra Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X273 VVY is a 2000 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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