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288 JUR

1960 Ariel Leader

Turquoise Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,182 mi
Last recorded10,182 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1960 Ariel Leader19,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 JUR
MakeAriel
ModelLeader
Year1960
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 10,083 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Ariel Leader?

Based on 1,148 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
154
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Direction indicator not working 2
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288 JUR is a 1960 Ariel Leader in Turquoise with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Ariel Leader models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Ariel Leader fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 288 JUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Leader typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Ariel Leader is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 288 JUR?

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What year was 288 JUR registered?

288 JUR is a 1960 Ariel Leader, first registered on 10 November 1960.

Is 288 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 JUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 288 JUR have outstanding finance?

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