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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Norton Commander. Check any Commander by registration number below.

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100.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.3%

vs Norton Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Norton Commander — MOT Reliability Overview

The Norton Commander has an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, which is 4.3 percentage points above the Norton brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Commander is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Norton Commander, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Norton Commander performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 30 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Norton average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Other Norton Models

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92.7% pass rate

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93.8% pass rate

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87.9% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Norton Commander

Norton Commander — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Norton Commander MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Norton Commander?
The average MOT pass rate for the Norton Commander is 100.0% compared to the Norton average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Norton Commander?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Norton Commander reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, the Norton Commander is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Norton Commander?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Norton Commander?
Typical mileage for the Norton Commander: 42,465 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Commander to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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