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707 YUC

1954 Ariel Red Hunter

Purple Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,217 mi
Last recorded17,217 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1954 Ariel Red Hunter4,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration707 YUC
MakeAriel
ModelRed Hunter
Year1954
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 17,217 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2009 17,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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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707 YUC is a 1954 Ariel Red Hunter in Purple with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Ariel Red Hunter models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 4,185 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 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 707 YUC, 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 72 years old, this Ariel Red Hunter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 707 YUC registered?

707 YUC is a 1954 Ariel Red Hunter, first registered on 15 July 1954.

Is 707 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 707 YUC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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