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NLL 785P

1976 Norton Comando

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,078 mi
Last recorded26,078 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Norton Comando28,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLL 785P
MakeNorton
ModelComando
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,067 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Norton Comando?

Based on 1,052 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Direction indicators not working 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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NLL 785P is a 1976 Norton Comando in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Norton Comando models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,125 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 Comando fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLL 785P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Comando typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Norton Comando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLL 785P registered?

NLL 785P is a 1976 Norton Comando, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is NLL 785P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLL 785P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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