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D679 JJD

1996 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Armstrong MT50019,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD679 JJD
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 30,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 53,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,433 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,469 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,402 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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D679 JJD is a 1996 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D679 JJD, 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.

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What year was D679 JJD registered?

D679 JJD is a 1996 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is D679 JJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D679 JJD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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