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EHV 169

1951 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,330 mi
Last recorded5,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1951 Norton ES25,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHV 169
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1951
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,467 miles

How Reliable is the Norton ES2?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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EHV 169 is a 1951 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 5,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHV 169, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton ES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHV 169 registered?

EHV 169 is a 1951 Norton ES2, first registered on 16 January 1951.

Is EHV 169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHV 169 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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