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UYJ 140M

1974 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,367 mi
Last recorded20,367 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Norton Commander20,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 140M
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,946 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 18,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,376 miles

no rubber on rear R/H footrest

rear brake caqble rubbing on exhaust bracket

Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

no rubber on rear R/H footrest

rear brake caqble rubbing on exhaust bracket

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,347 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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UYJ 140M is a 1974 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,161 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 UYJ 140M, 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 52 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYJ 140M registered?

UYJ 140M is a 1974 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is UYJ 140M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYJ 140M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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