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EL 1180

1978 Morris Cowley

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,905 mi
Last recorded6,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL 1180
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,853 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 6,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 6,548 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 6,478 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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EL 1180 is a 1978 Morris Cowley in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 1180, 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 48 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EL 1180?

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What year was EL 1180 registered?

EL 1180 is a 1978 Morris Cowley, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is EL 1180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL 1180 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL 1180 have outstanding finance?

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