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AT08 TOY

2008 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT08 TOY
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 31,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 28,793 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,196 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,510 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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AT08 TOY is a 2008 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AT08 TOY, 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 AT08 TOY registered?

AT08 TOY is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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