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652 XVH

1979 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Morris Oxford5,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration652 XVH
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 3,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 3,266 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 3,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,696 miles

carb dashpot plunger loose

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,197 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 1,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 1,819 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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652 XVH is a 1979 Morris Oxford in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,544 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 652 XVH, 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 47 years old, this Morris Oxford is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 652 XVH registered?

652 XVH is a 1979 Morris Oxford, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is 652 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 652 XVH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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