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E506 HTL

1996 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,029 mi
Last recorded36,029 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Armstrong MT50019,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 HTL
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,029 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,022 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,777 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 31,138 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 31,138 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,976 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,960 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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E506 HTL is a 1996 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 19,586 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 E506 HTL, 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 30 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 E506 HTL registered?

E506 HTL is a 1996 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is E506 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E506 HTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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