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E121 WOK

1997 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,866 mi
Last recorded18,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Armstrong MT50019,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 WOK
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 18,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,123 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 18,114 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 14,848 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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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E121 WOK is a 1997 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E121 WOK, 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 E121 WOK registered?

E121 WOK is a 1997 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is E121 WOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 WOK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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