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E240 NWK

1987 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Armstrong MT50016,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 NWK
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine481cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 50,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,731 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,710 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,319 miles

Brake rod lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,633 miles

Centre stand chafes on the brake rod.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,633 miles

Centre stand chafes on the brake rod.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,469 miles

Centre stand chafing brake rod.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,143 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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E240 NWK is a 1987 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E240 NWK, 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 E240 NWK registered?

E240 NWK is a 1987 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E240 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E240 NWK shows 12 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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