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1636 PX

1957 Ariel Red Hunter

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1957 Ariel Red Hunter22,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1636 PX
MakeAriel
ModelRed Hunter
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,830 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,741 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Ariel Red Hunter?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

92.1%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Horn not working 5
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1636 PX is a 1957 Ariel Red Hunter in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Ariel Red Hunter models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 22,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ariel Red Hunter fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1636 PX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Red Hunter typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 69 years old, this Ariel Red Hunter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1636 PX?

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What year was 1636 PX registered?

1636 PX is a 1957 Ariel Red Hunter, first registered on 13 September 1957.

Is 1636 PX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1636 PX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1636 PX have outstanding finance?

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