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MVO 588

1952 Ariel Square Four

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 588
MakeAriel
ModelSquare Four
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 20 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight play sidecar suspension

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight play sidecar suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20 miles

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 20 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18 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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MVO 588 is a 1952 Ariel Square Four in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVO 588, 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 74 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 MVO 588 registered?

MVO 588 is a 1952 Ariel Square Four, first registered on 29 January 1952.

Is MVO 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 588 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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