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DL 5437

1927 Morris Cowley

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,869 mi
Last recorded9,869 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1927 Morris Cowley3,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL 5437
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1927
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,143 miles

slight play in king pins, slight play in steering, slight play in both front wheel bearings, slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,708 miles

Advise slight play in front drag link Slight wear in o/s/r front of front upper spring pin bush. advise please check front u-bolt tightness

Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,778 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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DL 5437 is a 1927 Morris Cowley in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1927 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 3,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL 5437, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 99 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DL 5437 registered?

DL 5437 is a 1927 Morris Cowley, first registered on 1 December 1927.

Is DL 5437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL 5437 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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