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DSU 955

1987 Morris Minor

Purple Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,587 mi
Last recorded44,587 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Morris Minor44,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 955
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 44,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on rear brake back plates from rear axel

Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,412 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on rear brake back plates from rear axel

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on rear axel half shafts leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,987 miles

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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DSU 955 is a 1987 Morris Minor in Purple with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 44,143 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 DSU 955, 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 39 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSU 955 registered?

DSU 955 is a 1987 Morris Minor, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is DSU 955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 955 shows 6 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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