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F96 MJR

1989 Norton Commander

White Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Norton Commander42,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 MJR
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,581 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 68,581 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,052 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,217 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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F96 MJR is a 1989 Norton Commander in White with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F96 MJR, 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.

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What year was F96 MJR registered?

F96 MJR is a 1989 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F96 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F96 MJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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