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Y851 HEC

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,304 mi
Last recorded36,304 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 HEC
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2011 30,763 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 27,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,426 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 23,426 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y851 HEC is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y851 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y851 HEC registered?

Y851 HEC is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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