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PAS 590

1951 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

1,599 mi
Last recorded1,599 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1951 Norton ES25,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 590
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1951
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 1,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 1,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 1,599 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 1,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 1,599 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 1,599 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 1,598 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,582 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 1,582 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 1,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 1,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 1,097 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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PAS 590 is a 1951 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1951 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 5,248 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 PAS 590, 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 75 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAS 590 registered?

PAS 590 is a 1951 Norton ES2, first registered on 26 January 1951.

Is PAS 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 590 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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