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SSY 548

1978 Morris 1000

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

5,893 mi
Last recorded5,893 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 548
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 5,893 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 5,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 4,969 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from halfshaft wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 4,969 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from halfshaft wheel bearing

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 3,615 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft seal ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 3,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft seal ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 2,819 miles

Centre leak on half shaft oil seal

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both sides (2.4.B.1c)

advise underbody

Fail 16 May 2016 2,819 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre leak on half shaft oil seal

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 1,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 1,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2014 1,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,625 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 20,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,278 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 17,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 14,318 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 14,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 125,506 miles

offside rear front spring hanger corroded. †oil leak

Fail 25 May 2007 125,506 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear front spring hanger corroded. †oil leak.

Pass 19 May 2006 10,931 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 1000?

Based on 4,052 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 272
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
brake recording little or no effort 153
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SSY 548 is a 1978 Morris 1000 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

The most common reason a Morris 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSY 548, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 48 years old, this Morris 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SSY 548 is a 1978 Morris 1000, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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