MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Swinging arm front bearings have slight free play.
How Reliable is the Ariel Huntmaster?
Based on 599 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPF 283 is a 1955 Ariel Huntmaster in Maroon with a 646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1955 Ariel Huntmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 16,364 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 Huntmaster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPF 283, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ariel Huntmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Ariel Huntmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XPF 283 registered?
XPF 283 is a 1955 Ariel Huntmaster, first registered on 1 July 1955.
Is XPF 283 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XPF 283 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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