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C661 FWW

1997 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,181 mi
Last recorded18,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Armstrong MT50019,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC661 FWW
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 18,181 miles

Front tyre perished slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2024 18,160 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 17,210 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 17,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,313 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,353 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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C661 FWW is a 1997 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,199 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 C661 FWW, 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 29 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C661 FWW registered?

C661 FWW is a 1997 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is C661 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C661 FWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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