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ABB 357M

1973 Morris 1800

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,841 mi
Last recorded19,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 357M
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 16,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 11,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,070 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 11,070 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 9,315 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,858 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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ABB 357M is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABB 357M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABB 357M registered?

ABB 357M is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is ABB 357M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 357M shows 15 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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