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Y534 VRH

2001 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,078 mi
Last recorded41,078 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 VRH
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,078 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jun 2011 41,077 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

corrosion present on front discs and wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,047 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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Y534 VRH is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y534 VRH, 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 Y534 VRH registered?

Y534 VRH is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y534 VRH safe to buy?

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