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L26 ULX

1993 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,271 mi
Last recorded9,271 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Norton Commander27,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 ULX
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,271 miles

enclosed chain guard fitted,not allowing inspection of chain.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 9,271 miles

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

enclosed chain guard fitted,not allowing inspection of chain.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

fully enclosed chain guard fitted not allowing inspection of chain and sprockets

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre uneven wear

Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre uneven wear

speedo cable insecure (wheel end)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,492 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,403 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 66,798 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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L26 ULX is a 1993 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 27,628 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 L26 ULX, 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 33 years old, this Norton Commander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L26 ULX registered?

L26 ULX is a 1993 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L26 ULX safe to buy?

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