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MAO 375L

1973 Norton Comando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,786 mi
Last recorded8,786 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Norton Comando27,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 375L
MakeNorton
ModelComando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,786 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 8,786 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,783 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,004 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Comando?

Based on 1,052 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Direction indicators not working 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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MAO 375L is a 1973 Norton Comando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Norton Comando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 Comando fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAO 375L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Comando typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Comando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAO 375L registered?

MAO 375L is a 1973 Norton Comando, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is MAO 375L safe to buy?

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