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YYF 86H

1970 Morris 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,821 mi
Last recorded72,821 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Morris 130041,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYF 86H
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension components rubber gatiors are in poor condition

engine oil leak

handbrake performance is low

Fail 14 Apr 2018 72,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension components rubber gatiors are in poor condition

engine oil leak

handbrake performance is low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

on both front upper arms the dust boots deteriorated where strut pivot fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2014 71,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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YYF 86H is a 1970 Morris 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 41,884 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYF 86H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYF 86H registered?

YYF 86H is a 1970 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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