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VFO 847

1996 Morris Oxford

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,922 mi
Last recorded12,922 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 847
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 12,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,258 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 11,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,785 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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VFO 847 is a 1996 Morris Oxford in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFO 847, 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 30 years old, this Morris Oxford is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFO 847 registered?

VFO 847 is a 1996 Morris Oxford, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is VFO 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 847 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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