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C870 RFE

2004 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 458cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,888 mi
Last recorded25,888 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 RFE
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine458cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 25,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 25,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 25,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,991 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,365 miles

Central Front Headlight has masking applied

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 20,523 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 19,314 miles

Front Masking fitted on headlight

Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,606 miles

Front Masking fitted on headlight

Pass 20 Jan 2018 9,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 7,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 7,530 miles

Front position lamp does not face the front up side down (1.1.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 May 2015 7,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,843 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 6,843 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 6,605 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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C870 RFE is a 2004 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C870 RFE, 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 22 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C870 RFE registered?

C870 RFE is a 2004 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is C870 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 RFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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