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WJ55 PZH

2006 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,518 mi
Last recorded11,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 PZH
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 11,518 miles

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 Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,608 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 9,607 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,469 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 7,591 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 PZH is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PZH, 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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WJ55 PZH is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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