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CXE 427J

1970 Morris Oxford

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXE 427J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,882 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,882 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,431 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,431 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,122 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 94,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,724 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 93,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight wear in offside king pin and bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,279 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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CXE 427J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,067 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 CXE 427J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CXE 427J registered?

CXE 427J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 2 September 1970.

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