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OGJ 42P

1976 Norton Comando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Norton Comando28,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGJ 42P
MakeNorton
ModelComando
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,989 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,639 miles

Slight radial movement in front floating disc

Fail 7 Apr 2016 28,639 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Deflector tape fitted (1.6)

Slight radial movement in front floating disc

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,867 miles

A degree of radial movement and side movement in front brake disc

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,236 miles

A degree of movement in front flooting brake disc

Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,550 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,550 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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OGJ 42P is a 1976 Norton Comando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGJ 42P, 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 OGJ 42P registered?

OGJ 42P is a 1976 Norton Comando, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is OGJ 42P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGJ 42P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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