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JHY 515L

1972 Norton Commander

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,149 mi
Last recorded31,149 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 Norton Commander24,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 515L
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2008 31,149 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,149 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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JHY 515L is a 1972 Norton Commander in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JHY 515L, 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.

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What year was JHY 515L registered?

JHY 515L is a 1972 Norton Commander, first registered on 31 January 1972.

Is JHY 515L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHY 515L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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