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RTJ 51M

1974 Norton Commander

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,355 mi
Last recorded19,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1974 Norton Commander20,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTJ 51M
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 17,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2005 17,226 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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RTJ 51M is a 1974 Norton Commander in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,161 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 Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTJ 51M, 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 52 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTJ 51M registered?

RTJ 51M is a 1974 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is RTJ 51M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTJ 51M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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