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UMP 45S

1978 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,966 mi
Last recorded19,966 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Norton Commando20,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 45S
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,544 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

indicators not present

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 17,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,819 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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UMP 45S is a 1978 Norton Commando in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 20,610 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 Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMP 45S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 48 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMP 45S registered?

UMP 45S is a 1978 Norton Commando, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is UMP 45S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMP 45S 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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