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X49 HRE

2000 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,473 mi
Last recorded3,473 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 HRE
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 3,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 34,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,486 miles

service brake lazy(rear)borderline pass benefit given to presenter

Fail 22 Sep 2016 61,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service brake lazy(rear)borderline pass benefit given to presenter

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,359 miles

recommend new fog light switch

Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

recommend new fog light switch

Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,668 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,123 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,117 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,583 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,583 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 34,514 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 24,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,786 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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X49 HRE is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X49 HRE, 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 X49 HRE registered?

X49 HRE is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X49 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X49 HRE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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