CarVerify

Free Car Check

NMR 385

1956 Norton Dominator

Black Petrol 500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,358 mi
Last recorded45,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1956 Norton Dominator8,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Norton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMR 385
MakeNorton
ModelDominator
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,187 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Dominator?

Based on 4,068 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 4
Full Norton Dominator reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NMR 385 is a 1956 Norton Dominator in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Norton Dominator models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 8,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton Dominator fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMR 385, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Dominator typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Norton Dominator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMR 385?

You can check the full history of NMR 385 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NMR 385 registered?

NMR 385 is a 1956 Norton Dominator, first registered on 31 December 1956.

Is NMR 385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMR 385 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMR 385 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NMR 385. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.