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NJ11 AXS

2011 Ariel Atom

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,193 mi
Last recorded3,193 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ariel Atom8,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 AXS
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 3,193 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 10 Jul 2024 3,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 2,861 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 2,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 2,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 1,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 1,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1 (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels 1 (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 634 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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NJ11 AXS is a 2011 Ariel Atom in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 NJ11 AXS, 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 NJ11 AXS registered?

NJ11 AXS is a 2011 Ariel Atom, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is NJ11 AXS safe to buy?

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