1987 Armstrong 0.5L Petrol · E340 HCD
1987 Armstrong (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 29,157 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ARMSTRONG
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E340 HCD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 29,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E340 HCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Armstrong Unknown (E340 HCD) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
E340 HCD Mileage History
- 20/07/202227,355 mi
- 29/08/202327,515 mi+160 mi
- 25/09/202429,157 mi+1,642 mi
- 25/09/202429,157 mi
Average of roughly 825 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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