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853 UYU

1957 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,042 mi
Last recorded77,042 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1957 Morris Oxford67,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration853 UYU
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,042 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,817 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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853 UYU is a 1957 Morris Oxford in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1957 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 853 UYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 69 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 853 UYU registered?

853 UYU is a 1957 Morris Oxford, first registered on 5 September 1957.

Is 853 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 853 UYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 853 UYU have outstanding finance?

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