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Y929 SUB

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,458 mi
Last recorded53,458 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 SUB
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,458 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,192 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,192 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,003 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 28,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,609 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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Y929 SUB 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y929 SUB, 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 Y929 SUB registered?

Y929 SUB is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y929 SUB safe to buy?

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