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C47 XRT

1985 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,860 mi
Last recorded22,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Armstrong MT50021,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 XRT
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 22,860 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 20,911 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,966 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,484 miles

How Reliable is the Armstrong MT500?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
Horn not working 7
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C47 XRT is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C47 XRT, 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 C47 XRT registered?

C47 XRT is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C47 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C47 XRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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