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C843 FWW

1998 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,561 mi
Last recorded33,561 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Armstrong MT50018,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC843 FWW
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 33,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,699 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre light cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2023 28,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 28,151 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 26,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 23,315 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 23,315 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,536 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 18,536 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,730 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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C843 FWW is a 1998 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,203 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 C843 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 28 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C843 FWW registered?

C843 FWW is a 1998 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is C843 FWW safe to buy?

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