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N5 SOG

2006 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,667 mi
Last recorded28,667 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SOG
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 28,667 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 28,667 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 26,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,274 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 23,274 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,948 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 22,938 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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))

emmisions not tested

Pass 25 May 2017 22,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,435 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 21,432 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 16,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 7,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,018 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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N5 SOG is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N5 SOG, 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 N5 SOG registered?

N5 SOG is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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