1997 Armstrong 500 0.5L Petrol · C855 CTP
1997 Armstrong 500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 307 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ARMSTRONG 500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C855 CTP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C855 CTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Armstrong 500 (C855 CTP) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
C855 CTP Mileage History
- 06/08/202432,283 mi
- 21/08/202432,296 mi+13 mi
- 17/10/2025307 mi-31,989 mi
Average of roughly -26,729 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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