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Y87 BAA

2001 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,340 mi
Last recorded51,340 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 BAA
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,340 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,429 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 49,421 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 49,004 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,924 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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Y87 BAA is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Green 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 Y87 BAA, 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 Y87 BAA registered?

Y87 BAA is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y87 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 BAA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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