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EL 1059

1925 Morris Cowley

Grey Petrol 1550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,994 mi
Last recorded7,994 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1925 Morris Cowley4,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL 1059
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1925
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,550cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 7,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 7,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,001 miles

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

slight wear in both front king pins

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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EL 1059 is a 1925 Morris Cowley in Grey with a 1,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1925 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 4,616 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 Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL 1059, 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 101 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EL 1059?

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What year was EL 1059 registered?

EL 1059 is a 1925 Morris Cowley, first registered on 31 December 1925.

Is EL 1059 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL 1059 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL 1059 have outstanding finance?

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