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ECH 638J

1970 Morris Oxford

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,285 mi
Last recorded9,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECH 638J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 9,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 9,997 miles

offside rear door showing signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ECH 638J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECH 638J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECH 638J registered?

ECH 638J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 14 December 1970.

Is ECH 638J safe to buy?

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