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KCJ 169

1998 Morris Minor

Black Petrol 916cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,425 mi
Last recorded4,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Morris Minor20,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCJ 169
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine916cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 4,311 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 4,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

split pins missing in front tie bar nuts

Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,241 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2006 4,239 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

oil leak

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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KCJ 169 is a 1998 Morris Minor in Black with a 916cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 20,188 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 KCJ 169, 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 28 years old, this Morris Minor is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCJ 169 registered?

KCJ 169 is a 1998 Morris Minor, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is KCJ 169 safe to buy?

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