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418 BKX

1957 Ariel Red Hunter

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Ariel Red Hunter22,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration418 BKX
MakeAriel
ModelRed Hunter
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 50,390 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 50,384 miles

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.

92.1%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Horn not working 5
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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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What year was 418 BKX registered?

418 BKX is a 1957 Ariel Red Hunter, first registered on 9 May 1957.

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