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FH 4489

1926 Morris Cowley

Blue Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

675 mi
Last recorded675 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1926 Morris Cowley5,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH 4489
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1926
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,584 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,006 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,622 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,481 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,471 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 6,471 miles

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

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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FH 4489 is a 1926 Morris Cowley in Blue with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1926 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 5,703 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 FH 4489, 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 100 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH 4489 registered?

FH 4489 is a 1926 Morris Cowley, first registered on 19 July 1926.

Is FH 4489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH 4489 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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