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Y282 WBT

2001 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,991 mi
Last recorded40,991 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 WBT
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,991 miles

slight split o/s/f cv boot, both front head lamps dim,

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

nail o/s/r tyre, both headlamp beams dim, small split o/s/f cv boot,

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,934 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 29,934 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,300 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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Y282 WBT is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y282 WBT, 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 Y282 WBT registered?

Y282 WBT is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y282 WBT safe to buy?

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