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FHA 562K

1972 Norton Commander

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37,950 mi
Last recorded37,950 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 Norton Commander24,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHA 562K
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,950 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,950 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2006 37,945 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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FHA 562K is a 1972 Norton Commander in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 24,116 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 FHA 562K, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHA 562K registered?

FHA 562K is a 1972 Norton Commander, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is FHA 562K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHA 562K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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