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DS 8656

1990 Morris Cowley

Black Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,404 mi
Last recorded1,404 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8656
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 May 2014 1,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 908 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 733 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 308 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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DS 8656 is a 1990 Morris Cowley in Black with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS 8656, 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 36 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DS 8656?

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What year was DS 8656 registered?

DS 8656 is a 1990 Morris Cowley, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is DS 8656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8656 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS 8656 have outstanding finance?

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