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Y947 AFP

2001 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 AFP
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,648 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,804 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,602 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,602 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,660 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,823 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,898 miles

STEERING APPEARS JUDDERY

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,491 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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Y947 AFP is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Silver 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 Y947 AFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y947 AFP registered?

Y947 AFP is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y947 AFP safe to buy?

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