MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Inner Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ariel Red Hunter?
Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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418 BKX is a 1957 Ariel Red Hunter in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1957 Ariel Red Hunter models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 22,830 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 Red Hunter fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 418 BKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ariel Red Hunter typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 69 years old, this Ariel Red Hunter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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418 BKX is a 1957 Ariel Red Hunter, first registered on 9 May 1957.
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