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TXU 760

1983 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,978 mi
Last recorded7,978 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Morris Minor24,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXU 760
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 7,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 7,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,852 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 7,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 5,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 5,945 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 385 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 385 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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TXU 760 is a 1983 Morris Minor in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,409 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 TXU 760, 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 43 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TXU 760 registered?

TXU 760 is a 1983 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is TXU 760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXU 760 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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