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Y957 TGK

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,996 mi
Last recorded26,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 TGK
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,996 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 26,994 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 26,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,505 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,007 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y957 TGK is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y957 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y957 TGK registered?

Y957 TGK is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y957 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 TGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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