MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
314 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Ariel Leader?
Based on 1,148 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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818 LAF is a 1961 Ariel Leader in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1961 Ariel Leader models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 Leader fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 818 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ariel Leader typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Ariel Leader is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 818 LAF registered?
818 LAF is a 1961 Ariel Leader, first registered on 31 December 1961.
Is 818 LAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for 818 LAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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