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C879 DVG

1994 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Armstrong MT50027,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 DVG
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 75,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,468 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,468 miles

Offside Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,766 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,766 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 54,328 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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C879 DVG is a 1994 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 27,643 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 C879 DVG, 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 32 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C879 DVG registered?

C879 DVG is a 1994 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is C879 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C879 DVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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