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D18 ROE

2008 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,570 mi
Last recorded27,570 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 ROE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 27,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 20,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 8,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,968 miles

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

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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D18 ROE 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 100%.

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 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 D18 ROE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D18 ROE registered?

D18 ROE is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is D18 ROE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 ROE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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