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E262 FNU

1997 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,603 mi
Last recorded5,603 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Armstrong MT50019,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 FNU
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine481cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 5,603 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perishing

Fail 23 May 2025 5,603 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2021 5,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 5,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 5,120 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 4,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 4,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,258 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,255 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 3,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 3,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,055 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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E262 FNU is a 1997 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E262 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E262 FNU registered?

E262 FNU is a 1997 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is E262 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E262 FNU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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