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FYX 543J

1971 Morris Oxford

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris Oxford55,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 543J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 91,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly weak

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly weak

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,383 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,131 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,911 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,128 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 87,128 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,552 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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FYX 543J is a 1971 Morris Oxford in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 55,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYX 543J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FYX 543J is a 1971 Morris Oxford, first registered on 13 May 1971.

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