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DFR 706S

1977 Morris Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 706S
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,388 miles

n/s/r o/s/r inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2012 90,386 miles

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

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

nearside rear / offside rear inner wings corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,570 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 87,335 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s o/s front inner wings corroded annd holed not near suspesion or brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s o/s front inner wings corroded annd holed not near suspesion or brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,935 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s rear chassi corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,935 miles

n/s rear chassi corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,220 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 80,219 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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DFR 706S is a 1977 Morris Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Morris Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFR 706S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 49 years old, this Morris Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFR 706S registered?

DFR 706S is a 1977 Morris Traveller, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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