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PGC 931L

1973 Norton Commander

Blue Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commander30,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 931L
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,124 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 43,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 41,206 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,137 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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PGC 931L is a 1973 Norton Commander in Blue with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 30,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGC 931L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGC 931L?

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What year was PGC 931L registered?

PGC 931L is a 1973 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is PGC 931L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 931L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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