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VCT 1K

1971 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,810 mi
Last recorded38,810 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Norton Commander27,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCT 1K
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,371 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing/ swing arm

Pass 25 May 2007 37,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front position lamp not fitted

handlebar makes contact with fairing on full lock

Pass 26 May 2006 35,132 miles

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

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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VCT 1K is a 1971 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 27,940 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 VCT 1K, 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 55 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 VCT 1K registered?

VCT 1K is a 1971 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is VCT 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCT 1K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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