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YN51 GAU

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,398 mi
Last recorded21,398 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GAU
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,398 miles

strongly adv both front tyres worn and poor condition along with offside rear tyre worn and poor condition.....

Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,396 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

strongly adv both front tyres worn and poor condition along with offside rear tyre worn and poor condition.....

strongly adv rear engine mount broken and poor condition........

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,583 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,681 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe, rear end.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,508 miles

adv lower colum u/j slight splitting ......

adv slight corrosion to rear section of brake pipe at rear of vehicle.....

Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv lower colum u/j slight splitting ......

adv slight corrosion to rear section of brake pipe at rear of vehicle.....

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,046 miles

adv front to rear brake pipe getting corroded at rear valve.........

adv impact to offside floors.....

adv low effort nearside rear service brake....

adv radiator leaking from matrix......

adv slight travel parking brake.......

strongly adv offside rear tyre and offside front tyre in poor condition and splitting in tread........

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,394 miles

offside front floor impact damage...

offside front tyre perished and poor condition...

Fail 18 Apr 2007 14,389 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

adv offside front floors impact damage......

adv offside rear tyre getting perished and poor condition......

Pass 5 May 2006 12,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,585 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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YN51 GAU is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN51 GAU, 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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YN51 GAU is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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