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Ariel Leader

Red and Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 250 cc

866 XWAMOT history

866 XWA is a red and blue petrol Ariel Leader first used on 2 Jan 1962. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 17,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
17,718 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
866 XWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ariel
Model
Leader
Colour
Red and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
250 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
2 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

866 XWA was last recorded at 17,718 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,763 miles · 25 May 2017
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 17,718 miles
  • 2017 – 16,763 miles
  • 2016 – 16,623 miles
  • 2015 – 16,304 miles
  • 2014 – 16,061 miles
  • 2013 – 15,889 miles
  • 2012 – 15,411 miles
  • 2011 – 14,978 miles
  • 2009 – 14,577 miles
  • 2008 – 13,577 miles
  • 2007 – 12,544 miles
  • 2006 – 12,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,718 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,718 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    17,718 miles
    Test number
    433774483430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,763 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,763 miles
    Test number
    792864069609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,623 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,623 miles
    Test number
    321491070863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,304 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    848565835185
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  5. Pass16,061 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,061 miles
    Test number
    467005134147
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  6. Pass15,889 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    767697423120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,411 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,411 miles
    Test number
    875147832144
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  8. Pass14,978 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,978 miles
    Test number
    875736791061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,577 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,577 miles
    Test number
    263414109213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,577 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,577 miles
    Test number
    914134808279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,544 miles
    Test number
    900794797174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,544 miles (+529)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,544 miles
    Test number
    394597087112
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass12,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,015 miles
    Test number
    172555306277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 866 XWA

What vehicle is registration 866 XWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 866 XWA on a red and blue petrol Ariel Leader first used on 2 Jan 1962. 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 866 XWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 866 XWA expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 866 XWA?
The MOT on 866 XWA expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 866 XWA done?
866 XWA was recorded at 17,718 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 332 miles a year.
Has 866 XWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 866 XWA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2007.
Has the mileage on 866 XWA 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 866 XWA find?
866 XWA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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