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WJ55 NXZ

2005 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,306 mi
Last recorded10,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ariel Atom11,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 NXZ
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 10,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 8,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 6,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 3,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 1,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 1 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,242 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,156 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 19,156 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,750 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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WJ55 NXZ is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,884 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 WJ55 NXZ, 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 21 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ55 NXZ registered?

WJ55 NXZ is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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