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C880 JAF

1997 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,527 mi
Last recorded13,527 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Armstrong MT50019,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC880 JAF
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2009 13,527 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,527 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,527 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 13,527 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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C880 JAF is a 1997 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C880 JAF, 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 C880 JAF registered?

C880 JAF is a 1997 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is C880 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C880 JAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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