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A21 ELX

2011 Ariel Atom

Multi-colour Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,056 mi
Last recorded15,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ariel Atom8,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ELX
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2024 15,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 14,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 11,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,162 miles

How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?

Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Stop lamp not working 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 22
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 14
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A21 ELX is a 2011 Ariel Atom in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ariel Atom fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Atom typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A21 ELX registered?

A21 ELX is a 2011 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is A21 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ELX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 ELX have outstanding finance?

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