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AT04 RRR

2008 Ariel Atom

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,397 mi
Last recorded23,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT04 RRR
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 22,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,282 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 20,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 15,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,901 miles

Rear various lights going white

Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,696 miles

rear brakes rubbing

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,259 miles

rear brakes slightly rubbing

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 4 Oct 2013 8,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes slightly rubbing

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes slightly rubbing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,741 miles

Front tyres near limit

Rear brakes rubbing slightly

Very slight free play in rack pinion

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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AT04 RRR is a 2008 Ariel Atom in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 10,334 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 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 AT04 RRR, 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 18 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AT04 RRR registered?

AT04 RRR is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AT04 RRR safe to buy?

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