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2004 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,781 mi
Last recorded24,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 BTC
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,971 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 15,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 15,908 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 8,138 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 8,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 3,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,179 miles

very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 2,179 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,706 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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M44 BTC is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M44 BTC, 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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M44 BTC is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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