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CEF 513

1955 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1955 Morris Oxford47,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEF 513
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,737 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,712 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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CEF 513 is a 1955 Morris Oxford in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1955 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 47,897 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 Morris Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEF 513, 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 71 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CEF 513 registered?

CEF 513 is a 1955 Morris Oxford, first registered on 16 July 1955.

Is CEF 513 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEF 513 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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