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XRA 791L

1972 Norton Commander

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,507 mi
Last recorded20,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Norton Commander24,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 791L
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,507 miles

slight play in swing arm

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,449 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 20,449 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,644 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 19,496 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 19,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,295 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,295 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2006 19,260 miles

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

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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XRA 791L is a 1972 Norton Commander in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRA 791L, 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

How do I check the history of XRA 791L?

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What year was XRA 791L registered?

XRA 791L is a 1972 Norton Commander, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is XRA 791L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 791L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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