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833 UXL

1988 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,766 mi
Last recorded8,766 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Morris Minor49,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration833 UXL
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,766 miles

Front inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,361 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 7,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 7,120 miles

slight drag to n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 7,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bolts missing from front seat mounts

some play in nearside front top trunion bushes

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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833 UXL is a 1988 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,032 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 833 UXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 38 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 833 UXL registered?

833 UXL is a 1988 Morris Minor, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is 833 UXL safe to buy?

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