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WJ52 OBL

2002 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,352 mi
Last recorded1,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 OBL
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 1,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 1,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 1,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 1,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 1,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 1,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 1,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 408 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 2 miles

Vehicle tested for day light use only as was presented with all lights covered

Fail 4 Nov 2011 2 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Vehicle tested for day light use only as was presented with all lights covered

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,071 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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WJ52 OBL is a 2002 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ52 OBL, 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 24 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 OBL registered?

WJ52 OBL is a 2002 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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