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DYO 627J

1970 Morris Oxford

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,085 mi
Last recorded6,085 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYO 627J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 6,085 miles

slight wear detected in nearside front steering idler assembly.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 5,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler assembly. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 3,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tail section of exhaust system missing. System still adequately supported and not excessively noisey.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 2,932 miles

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

Hand brake lever travel a little long.

Slight wear in offside & nearside front suspension eye bolts and thrust washers but not considered excessive.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 1,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 139 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,449 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,681 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift evident in both front suspension upright thrust bearings,

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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DYO 627J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYO 627J, 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 DYO 627J registered?

DYO 627J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 18 September 1970.

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