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CSU 518

1986 Morris Minor

Grey Lpg 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,674 mi
Last recorded64,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor36,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 518
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,405 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 64,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,786 miles

Front of nearside sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,781 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Front of nearside sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,468 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 63,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 8 May 2008 63,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

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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CSU 518 is a 1986 Morris Minor in Grey with a 1,098cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,652 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 CSU 518, 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 40 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSU 518 registered?

CSU 518 is a 1986 Morris Minor, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is CSU 518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 518 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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