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779 DMG

1955 Ariel Square Four

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,556 mi
Last recorded1,556 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration779 DMG
MakeAriel
ModelSquare Four
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,504 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front wheel bearing slight noise

horn poor

slight rear brake bind

Pass 20 May 2011 1,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 1,422 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 1,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 1,320 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 1,320 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 1,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 1,143 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake slightly binding when going backwards

Pass 1 Jun 2005 1,062 miles

How Reliable is the Ariel Square Four?

Based on 562 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
178
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 1
wheel bearings are excessively rough 1
Gradient brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 1
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779 DMG is a 1955 Ariel Square Four in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Ariel Square Four fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 779 DMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Square Four typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 71 years old, this Ariel Square Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 779 DMG registered?

779 DMG is a 1955 Ariel Square Four, first registered on 18 January 1955.

Is 779 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 779 DMG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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