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X522 NWT

2000 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 NWT
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,408 miles

Both front tyres rubbing on front bumper & side skirts when on full lock

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs severely worn (On limit for MOT test)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt On limit for MOT test (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Light held in with tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On limit for MOT test (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Reversing lamp/s NOT working

Service brake is causing the vehicle to pull to the offside under heavy braking (Posible imbalance,Unable to confirm in rollers)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 89,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres rubbing on front bumper & side skirts when on full lock

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs severely worn (On limit for MOT test)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (On limit for MOT test) (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt On limit for MOT test (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Light held in with tape

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Reversing lamp/s NOT working

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,307 miles

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Both front tyres rubbing on front bumper & side skirts when on full lock

Difficult to select drive (forward & revers ) Gear lever insecure

Gear lever insecure

No glass in O/S/R window

O/S/R Lamp held in with tape

Radiator insecure

Reversing lamp NOT working

Steering column rubber split/broken where it meets the steering rack

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass too small (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyre valves splitting

Both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

Both front tyres rubbing on front bumper & side skirts when on full lock

Coolant leak from radiators top hose (No clamp fitted)

Difficult to select drive (Forward or reverse)

No glass in O/S/R window

O/S/R Light held in with tape

Oil level below minimum

Reversing lamp not working

Steering column rubber split & broken where it meets steering rack

Gear lever & selector housing insecure

Radiator insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,578 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,714 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 70,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,110 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,845 miles

Centre Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,633 miles

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

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

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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X522 NWT is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X522 NWT, 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 X522 NWT registered?

X522 NWT is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X522 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 NWT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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