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Y889 JEO

2001 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 JEO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 44,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER BAR CORRODED AND WEAK

RUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

UNDER BODY CORRODED AND WEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 44,030 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER BAR CORRODED AND WEAK

RUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

UNDER BODY CORRODED AND WEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 38,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,277 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,740 miles

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

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

front brake disc show corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,237 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,582 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,578 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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Y889 JEO is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y889 JEO, 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 Y889 JEO registered?

Y889 JEO is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y889 JEO safe to buy?

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