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SPH 552M

1973 Morris 1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Morris 180052,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 552M
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,422 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 52,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking

oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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SPH 552M is a 1973 Morris 1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 52,525 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPH 552M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPH 552M registered?

SPH 552M is a 1973 Morris 1800, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SPH 552M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 552M shows 3 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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