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Ariel RED Hunter

Red and Black · Petrol · 1956 · 350 cc

523 XVXMOT history

523 XVX is a red and black petrol Ariel RED Hunter first used on 21 Aug 1956. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 13,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
13,264 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
30 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
523 XVX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ariel
Model
RED Hunter
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
350 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
21 Aug 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

523 XVX was last recorded at 13,264 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2009.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
12,987 miles · 19 Jun 2009
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
30 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 13,264 miles
  • 2009 – 12,987 miles
  • 2008 – 12,961 miles
  • 2007 – 12,827 miles
  • 2006 – 12,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,264 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,264 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    13,264 miles
    Test number
    856527473807
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass12,987 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,987 miles
    Test number
    280350179441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    354494778081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail12,945 miles (+118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    143004578026
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  5. Pass12,827 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,827 miles
    Test number
    852916277052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,767 miles
    Test number
    552423676040
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about 523 XVX

What vehicle is registration 523 XVX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 523 XVX on a red and black petrol Ariel RED Hunter first used on 21 Aug 1956. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 523 XVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 523 XVX expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 523 XVX?
The MOT on 523 XVX expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 523 XVX done?
523 XVX was recorded at 13,264 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 30 miles a year.
Has 523 XVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 523 XVX has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2008.
Has the mileage on 523 XVX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 523 XVX find?
523 XVX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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