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SWX 408M

1970 Morris Traveller

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,531 mi
Last recorded20,531 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morris Traveller42,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWX 408M
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,524 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,515 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,496 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise n/s inner sill/floor corroded but just outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise n/s inner sill/floor corroded but just outside prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2015 20,480 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 20,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advise some of welding is of poor quality and barly acceptable

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

all tyres perished

all underside corroding/tatty

woodwork poor

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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SWX 408M is a 1970 Morris Traveller in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 42,446 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWX 408M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWX 408M registered?

SWX 408M is a 1970 Morris Traveller, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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