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VOU 973H

1970 Morris Oxford

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,760 mi
Last recorded28,760 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOU 973H
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front king pins slight play.

Pass 31 May 2019 28,359 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,277 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 25,277 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,274 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,274 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,269 miles

slight corrosion nearside inner sill

slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,253 miles

slight corrosion both front inner wheel archs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion both front inner wheel archs

Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 25,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,996 miles

slight binding nearside rear brake

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight movement in both front suspension joints

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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VOU 973H is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOU 973H, 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 VOU 973H registered?

VOU 973H is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is VOU 973H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOU 973H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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