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YWL 329

1955 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,213 mi
Last recorded9,213 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1955 Morris Oxford47,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 329
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 9,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tyres old and perished

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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YWL 329 is a 1955 Morris Oxford in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1955 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 47,897 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 Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWL 329, 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 71 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWL 329 registered?

YWL 329 is a 1955 Morris Oxford, first registered on 31 October 1955.

Is YWL 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 329 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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