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WA06 RTX

2006 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,429 mi
Last recorded21,429 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 RTX
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 21,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,890 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 19,880 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,606 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,422 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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WA06 RTX is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WA06 RTX, 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 WA06 RTX registered?

WA06 RTX is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is WA06 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA06 RTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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