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YFF 203

1995 Morris 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

18,073 mi
Last recorded18,073 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFF 203
MakeMorris
Model1000
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,073 miles

extensive repairs have been made to underside of floor. some noise from steering rack, nothing found using vsi methods.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 18,073 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

extensive repairs have been made to underside of floor. some noise from steering rack, nothing found using vsi methods.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 18,070 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,588 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamp dip switch awkward to access

Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,261 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

head lamp dip switch awkward to access

Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,838 miles

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 13,414 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,413 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

corroded under both front wheel arches non test area

Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,983 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 11,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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YFF 203 is a 1995 Morris 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YFF 203, 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 31 years old, this Morris 1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YFF 203 is a 1995 Morris 1000, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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