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Y438 OCT

2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,799 mi
Last recorded20,799 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto16,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 OCT
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,799 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,273 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 13,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y438 OCT is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y438 OCT, 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 Y438 OCT registered?

Y438 OCT is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y438 OCT safe to buy?

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