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CSU 655

1986 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,761 mi
Last recorded25,761 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Morris Minor 100040,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 655
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,633 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear backplate damp

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,096 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 24,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion on nearside front floor to sill but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 24,068 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,684 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,684 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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CSU 655 is a 1986 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 40,554 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 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSU 655, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 40 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSU 655 registered?

CSU 655 is a 1986 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is CSU 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 655 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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