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972 XUU

1959 Morris Oxford

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,763 mi
Last recorded6,763 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1959 Morris Oxford29,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 XUU
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 6,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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972 XUU is a 1959 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 1959 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 29,692 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 972 XUU, 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 67 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 972 XUU registered?

972 XUU is a 1959 Morris Oxford, first registered on 2 November 1959.

Is 972 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 XUU 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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