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RMM 970

1950 Ariel Square Four

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,535 mi
Last recorded60,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMM 970
MakeAriel
ModelSquare Four
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,427 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,200 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 60,200 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 59,354 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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RMM 970 is a 1950 Ariel Square Four in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RMM 970, 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 76 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 RMM 970 registered?

RMM 970 is a 1950 Ariel Square Four, first registered on 28 November 1950.

Is RMM 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMM 970 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMM 970 have outstanding finance?

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