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Y167 DRC

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Petrol 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,883 mi
Last recorded30,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 DRC
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2016 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 21,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

offside front tyre cuts in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2013 16,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s tyre side wall perishing

o/s front tyre has a lot of cuts in tread

Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,128 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,128 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

osf brake disc corroded

osf tyre rubber split/perrishing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 13,109 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf brake disc corroded

osf tyre rubber split/perrishing

gearbox mtg to subframe broken

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake effort nsr low

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed & perrishing

osf brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 12,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,252 miles

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

nail in both rear tyres

nsr tyre side wall perrishing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 12,250 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,508 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

wiper wearing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front b rakes binding slightly

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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Y167 DRC is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 Y167 DRC, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y167 DRC registered?

Y167 DRC is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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