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EWT 230H

1970 Morris Oxford

Brown Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,548 mi
Last recorded24,548 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWT 230H
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,548 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

front bump stops slighty corroded

rear springs weak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 20,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,424 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,904 miles

nearside front king pin bottom bush slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,898 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 13,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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EWT 230H is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Brown with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EWT 230H, 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 EWT 230H registered?

EWT 230H is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 12 May 1970.

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