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E781 PFR

1998 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,022 mi
Last recorded15,022 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Armstrong MT50018,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE781 PFR
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,022 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,016 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 14,193 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 14,193 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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E781 PFR is a 1998 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,203 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 E781 PFR, 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 28 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 E781 PFR registered?

E781 PFR is a 1998 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is E781 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E781 PFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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