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Y539 VRH

2001 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,855 mi
Last recorded62,855 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 VRH
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,855 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,789 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,697 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 62,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,460 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,409 miles

Bracket under offside headlamp corroded going to chassis

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,409 miles

Centre Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Bracket under offside headlamp corroded going to chassis

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,959 miles

slight bind at both front brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,953 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight bind at both front brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,923 miles

brake pipes greased

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 40,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,335 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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Y539 VRH is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y539 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 Y539 VRH registered?

Y539 VRH is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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