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111 FVX

1956 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1956 Norton ES211,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 FVX
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,716 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 34,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,461 miles

front tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,022 miles

front tyre wall starting to perish

How Reliable is the Norton ES2?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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111 FVX is a 1956 Norton ES2 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton ES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 70 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 111 FVX registered?

111 FVX is a 1956 Norton ES2, first registered on 23 March 1956.

Is 111 FVX safe to buy?

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