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ACR 855K

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,035 mi
Last recorded37,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 855K
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam, suspect bulb faulty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member,, o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire connection on fuelpump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s front lower swivels (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check

vehicle general condition, "excellent"

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Pass 27 May 2016 33,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 12,629 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 53,672 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak rear axle and engine

engine crankshaft worn noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,460 miles

How Reliable is the Morris 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 197
brake recording little or no effort 168
brake binding 164
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ACR 855K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,669 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 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACR 855K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ACR 855K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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