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BL04 JRL

2004 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,505 mi
Last recorded27,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JRL
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,195 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,579 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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BL04 JRL is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,782 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 BL04 JRL, 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 22 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL04 JRL registered?

BL04 JRL is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is BL04 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 JRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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