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WA04 VDE

2004 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,462 mi
Last recorded22,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VDE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 20,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 18,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 18,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,954 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,777 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 14,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,142 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,944 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,637 miles

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

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

rear offside upper suspension bolt locking wire missing

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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WA04 VDE is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA04 VDE, 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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What year was WA04 VDE registered?

WA04 VDE is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is WA04 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 VDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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