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GAW 171M

1993 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,318 mi
Last recorded17,318 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Norton Commander27,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 171M
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,318 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 17,308 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,186 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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GAW 171M is a 1993 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAW 171M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAW 171M registered?

GAW 171M is a 1993 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is GAW 171M safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAW 171M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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