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CDP 395C

1978 Morris Minor Traveller

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,913 mi
Last recorded28,913 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor Traveller31,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDP 395C
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,913 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 26,903 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,157 miles

Offside Front Lower trunion has slight free play.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,438 miles

FLUID LEAK FROM REAR AXLE FLANGES

Fail 24 Sep 2013 25,438 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

FLUID LEAK FROM REAR AXLE FLANGES

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,195 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,643 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CDP 395C is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 31,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDP 395C, 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 48 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CDP 395C registered?

CDP 395C is a 1978 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is CDP 395C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDP 395C shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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