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XU 3847

1979 Morris Oxford

Grey Petrol 1811cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

674 mi
Last recorded674 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Morris Oxford5,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU 3847
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,811cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2011 674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,689 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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XU 3847 is a 1979 Morris Oxford in Grey with a 1,811cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,544 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 XU 3847, 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 47 years old, this Morris Oxford is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XU 3847?

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What year was XU 3847 registered?

XU 3847 is a 1979 Morris Oxford, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XU 3847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XU 3847 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.

Does XU 3847 have outstanding finance?

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