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960 YUF

1955 Morris Cowley

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1955 Morris Cowley39,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration960 YUF
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,818 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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960 YUF is a 1955 Morris Cowley in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1955 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,225 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 960 YUF, 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 71 years old, this Morris Cowley is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 960 YUF registered?

960 YUF is a 1955 Morris Cowley, first registered on 24 March 1955.

Is 960 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 960 YUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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