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Y89 WBF

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,842 mi
Last recorded32,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 WBF
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,842 miles

o-s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2014 32,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o-s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 28,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 27,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front wheel bearing noisy when rotated (does not feel rough yet).

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,093 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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Y89 WBF is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y89 WBF, 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 Y89 WBF registered?

Y89 WBF is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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