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D995 ELM

2002 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Armstrong MT50012,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD995 ELM
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 37,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 36,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 22,164 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 10,951 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 10,913 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,847 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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D995 ELM is a 2002 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D995 ELM, 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 24 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D995 ELM registered?

D995 ELM is a 2002 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is D995 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D995 ELM shows 16 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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