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XHN 44

1955 Norton Dominator

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,919 mi
Last recorded4,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Norton Dominator4,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 44
MakeNorton
ModelDominator
Year1955
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 4,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 4,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,540 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Dominator?

Based on 4,068 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 4
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XHN 44 is a 1955 Norton Dominator in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Norton Dominator models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 4,725 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 Dominator fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHN 44, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Dominator typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Norton Dominator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XHN 44 registered?

XHN 44 is a 1955 Norton Dominator, first registered on 25 March 1955.

Is XHN 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHN 44 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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