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SV 5437

1926 Morris Cowley

Blue Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,986 mi
Last recorded9,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1926 Morris Cowley5,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 5437
MakeMorris
ModelCowley
Year1926
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort offside rear service brake

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 9,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 765 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Cowley?

Based on 2,690 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
Stop lamp not working 13
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SV 5437 is a 1926 Morris Cowley in Blue with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1926 Morris Cowley models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 5,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Cowley fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV 5437, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Cowley typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 100 years old, this Morris Cowley is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV 5437 registered?

SV 5437 is a 1926 Morris Cowley, first registered on 31 December 1926.

Is SV 5437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 5437 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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