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Y257 FDV

2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto16,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 FDV
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,531 miles

middle steering bush deteroiated

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings has play

play in steering system

Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

middle steering bush deteroiated

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings has play

play in steering system

Pass 15 Aug 2009 17,787 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

Fail 13 Aug 2009 17,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 15,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 12,749 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,752 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 10,748 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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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Y257 FDV is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 16,420 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 Y257 FDV, 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 25 years old, this Ligier Ambra Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y257 FDV registered?

Y257 FDV is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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