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FAS 149

1956 Morris Cowley

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 149
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,520 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,162 miles

nearside indicator intermitant light nearside and offside rear lamp lenses faided to orange

nearside wiper arm spring weak

slight play in steering to nearside end of rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,735 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,598 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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FAS 149 is a 1956 Morris Cowley in Grey 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 FAS 149, 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 70 years old, this Morris Cowley is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAS 149 registered?

FAS 149 is a 1956 Morris Cowley, first registered on 13 July 1956.

Is FAS 149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 149 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.

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