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FRU 279D

1966 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1966 Morris 6 Cwt Van31,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 279D
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,601 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,601 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 70,277 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
brake recording little or no effort 168
brake binding 164
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FRU 279D is a 1966 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 31,057 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 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRU 279D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRU 279D registered?

FRU 279D is a 1966 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1966.

Is FRU 279D safe to buy?

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