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F490 HFJ

1989 Norton Commander

Grey Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Norton Commander42,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 HFJ
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,677 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,317 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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F490 HFJ is a 1989 Norton Commander in Grey with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 42,657 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 Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F490 HFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Norton Commander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F490 HFJ?

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What year was F490 HFJ registered?

F490 HFJ is a 1989 Norton Commander, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F490 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 HFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F490 HFJ have outstanding finance?

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