MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
Front tyre perishing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)
Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ariel Arrow?
Based on 1,653 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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837 FWU is a 1963 Ariel Arrow in Cream with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1963 Ariel Arrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 17,139 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 Arrow fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 837 FWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ariel Arrow typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Ariel Arrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 837 FWU registered?
837 FWU is a 1963 Ariel Arrow, first registered on 12 September 1963.
Is 837 FWU safe to buy?
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