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C738 FAH

2003 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,397 mi
Last recorded38,397 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 FAH
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working REAR BRAKE SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,275 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,341 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2010 36,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 28,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2007 22,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,436 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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C738 FAH is a 2003 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C738 FAH, 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 23 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C738 FAH registered?

C738 FAH is a 2003 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is C738 FAH safe to buy?

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