The road tax status for C855 CTP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C855 CTP?

The MOT for C855 CTP is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of C855 CTP?

The recorded mileage for C855 CTP is 307 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C855 CTP ULEZ compliant?

No, C855 CTP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Armstrong 500 0.5L Petrol · C855 CTP

C855 CTP

1997 Armstrong 500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 307 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.

Make & Model: ARMSTRONG 500
Year / Origin: 1997 · Cardiff
MOT Status: Valid until 15/10/2026
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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Mileage: 307 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 500cc

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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

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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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.

C855 CTP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 09:43

MOT Analysis

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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))”.

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