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VTL 5K

1971 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

568 mi
Last recorded568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Norton Commander27,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTL 5K
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 510 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 493 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 334 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 243 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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VTL 5K is a 1971 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VTL 5K, 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 VTL 5K registered?

VTL 5K is a 1971 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VTL 5K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTL 5K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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