MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearings slightly rough
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Armstrong MT500?
Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C186 PRN is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1985 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 Armstrong MT500 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C186 PRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Armstrong MT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C186 PRN registered?
C186 PRN is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C186 PRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C186 PRN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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