CarVerify

Free Car Check

VVV 79L

1973 Norton Comando

Black Petrol 745cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,315 mi
Last recorded8,315 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Comando27,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Norton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 79L
MakeNorton
ModelComando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,308 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,290 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,219 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Norton Comando?

Based on 1,052 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Direction indicators not working 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Full Norton Comando reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VVV 79L is a 1973 Norton Comando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Norton Comando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton Comando fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VVV 79L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VVV 79L?

You can check the full history of VVV 79L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VVV 79L registered?

VVV 79L is a 1973 Norton Comando, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is VVV 79L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVV 79L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVV 79L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VVV 79L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.