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J27 CEW

2011 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,871 mi
Last recorded23,871 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ariel Atom8,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 CEW
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 23,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 22 May 2024 22,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 19,568 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 1 Dec 2018 19,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,693 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 17,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive no cat fitted to vehicle (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 16,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,501 miles

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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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J27 CEW is a 2011 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J27 CEW, 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 J27 CEW registered?

J27 CEW is a 2011 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is J27 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 CEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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