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Ariel Huntmaster

Purple · Petrol · 1954 · 750 cc

855 XWGMOT history

855 XWG is a purple petrol Ariel Huntmaster first used on 31 Dec 1954. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 4,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
4,450 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
855 XWG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ariel
Model
Huntmaster
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
750 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
31 Dec 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

855 XWG was last recorded at 4,450 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2009.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
4,423 miles · 5 Oct 2009
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 4,450 miles
  • 2009 – 4,423 miles
  • 2008 – 4,400 miles
  • 2007 – 4,395 miles
  • 2006 – 4,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    4,450 miles
    Test number
    256994246953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail4,450 miles (+27)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,450 miles
    Test number
    523001407198
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) Wheel nut loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass4,423 miles (+23)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    4,423 miles
    Test number
    591378079252
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyre slightly perished

  4. Pass4,400 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,400 miles
    Test number
    993961568284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,395 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,395 miles
    Test number
    263481347231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,291 miles
    Test number
    184963766109
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Questions about 855 XWG

What vehicle is registration 855 XWG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 855 XWG on a purple petrol Ariel Huntmaster first used on 31 Dec 1954. 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 855 XWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 855 XWG expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 855 XWG?
The MOT on 855 XWG expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 855 XWG done?
855 XWG was recorded at 4,450 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 8 miles a year.
Has 855 XWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 855 XWG has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 855 XWG 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 855 XWG find?
855 XWG passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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