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Y949 CGK

2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Yellow Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto16,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 CGK
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking badly but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,295 miles

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,167 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 26,319 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,014 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroding-probably because of very low brake effort-especially on offside

Fail 10 May 2008 21,876 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroding-probably because of very low brake effort-especially on offside

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,053 miles

very slight rumble in boyh rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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Y949 CGK is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Yellow with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 16,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y949 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ligier Ambra Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ligier Ambra Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y949 CGK is a 2001 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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