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778 YUA

1956 Morris Minor Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor Traveller11,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 YUA
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 57,351 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 57,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,351 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,351 miles

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

rear axle u-bolts corroded/ getting thin, advise replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,351 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor Traveller?

Based on 11,365 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 593
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 589
brake recording little or no effort 479
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 477
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778 YUA is a 1956 Morris Minor Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 11,661 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 778 YUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 778 YUA registered?

778 YUA is a 1956 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1956.

Is 778 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 778 YUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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