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TGU 1

2012 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,629 mi
Last recorded15,629 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ariel Atom10,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 1
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 15,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 14,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 13,190 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 11,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 8,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 8,002 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 15 May 2019 6,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 6,192 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 5,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 3,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,814 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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TGU 1 is a 2012 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.1% with a typical mileage of 10,126 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 TGU 1, 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 14 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 1 registered?

TGU 1 is a 2012 Ariel Atom, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is TGU 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 1 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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