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MY08 ATM

2008 Ariel Atom

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,193 mi
Last recorded11,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 ATM
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 11,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 11,050 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 10,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,244 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 8,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,639 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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MY08 ATM is a 2008 Ariel Atom in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 MY08 ATM, 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.

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What year was MY08 ATM registered?

MY08 ATM is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is MY08 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 ATM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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