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GCA 251

1949 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,036 mi
Last recorded1,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1949 Norton ES216,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 251
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1949
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 1,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 987 miles

Centre Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2013 987 miles

Centre Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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GCA 251 is a 1949 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1949 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCA 251, 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 77 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCA 251?

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What year was GCA 251 registered?

GCA 251 is a 1949 Norton ES2, first registered on 26 October 1949.

Is GCA 251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCA 251 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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