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WVE 376

1998 Morris Cowley

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,146 mi
Last recorded28,146 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 376
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 28,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,287 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 26,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

has had a lot of welding and repairs to underside of vehicle some might need work again later

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WVE 376 is a 1998 Morris Cowley in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WVE 376, 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 28 years old, this Morris Cowley is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVE 376 registered?

WVE 376 is a 1998 Morris Cowley, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is WVE 376 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 376 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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