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944 HPD

1958 Norton Dominator

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,058 mi
Last recorded5,058 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Norton Dominator20,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration944 HPD
MakeNorton
ModelDominator
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,977 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 4,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,632 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Dominator?

Based on 4,068 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 4
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944 HPD is a 1958 Norton Dominator in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1958 Norton Dominator models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 20,649 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 Norton Dominator fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 944 HPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Dominator typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 68 years old, this Norton Dominator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 944 HPD registered?

944 HPD is a 1958 Norton Dominator, first registered on 20 November 1958.

Is 944 HPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 944 HPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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