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1976 Norton Commander MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Commander models manufactured in 1976, based on 55 real MOT test results.

96.4%
Pass Rate
3.6%
Fail Rate
55
Total Tests
18,208
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1976 Norton Commander MOT Analysis

The 1976 Norton Commander has an MOT pass rate of 96.4% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,208 miles on the odometer. With a 3.6% failure rate, the 1976 Commander is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1976 Norton Commander is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust, responsible for 1.8% of failures. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400.

⚠ Based on limited data (55 tests)

Top failures specific to 1976 models only. The overall Commander page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 1.8%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,208 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust1.00% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust1.001.8%1

Mileage Statistics

18,208
Mean
13,237
Median
11,029
25th Percentile
24,261
75th Percentile
1.98% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1976 Norton Commander has an MOT pass rate of 96.4% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,208 miles on the odometer. With a 3.6% failure rate, the 1976 Commander is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1976 Norton Commander, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle fuel and exhaust: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 18,208 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 1.8% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1976 Norton Commander models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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