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329 UYU

1956 Morris Minor 1000

Green Petrol 8cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,647 mi
Last recorded30,647 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor 100042,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration329 UYU
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,647 miles

brake pipes corroded

surface rust to underside

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,639 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 30,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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329 UYU is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000 in Green with a 8cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,130 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 Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 329 UYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 70 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 329 UYU?

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What year was 329 UYU registered?

329 UYU is a 1956 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 3 October 1956.

Is 329 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 329 UYU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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