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J2 RRO

2006 Ariel Atom

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,228 mi
Last recorded20,228 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RRO
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 20,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 20,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,083 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 19,083 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,154 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 6,815 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 6,815 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 4,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 3,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,908 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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J2 RRO is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,697 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 J2 RRO, 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 20 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J2 RRO registered?

J2 RRO is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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