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D232 OUA

1987 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,174 mi
Last recorded17,174 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Armstrong MT50016,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 OUA
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 17,174 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 17,161 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 5 May 2016 17,070 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. on limit (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,827 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,453 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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D232 OUA is a 1987 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 16,529 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 D232 OUA, 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 39 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D232 OUA registered?

D232 OUA is a 1987 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D232 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D232 OUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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