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VSJ 492

1956 Morris Minor Traveller

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,553 mi
Last recorded16,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1956 Morris Minor Traveller11,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 492
MakeMorris
ModelMinor Traveller
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 16,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 16,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 14,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 11,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 10,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 5,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 5,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 3,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 711 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,543 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor Traveller?

Based on 11,365 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 593
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 589
brake recording little or no effort 479
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 477
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VSJ 492 is a 1956 Morris Minor Traveller in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1956 Morris Minor Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 11,661 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSJ 492, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Morris Minor Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSJ 492 registered?

VSJ 492 is a 1956 Morris Minor Traveller, first registered on 3 February 1956.

Is VSJ 492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 492 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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