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BHT 993J

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,700 mi
Last recorded1,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 993J
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension has play at joint

Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 1,699 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 1,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 1,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 1,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 1,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 1,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 1,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 1,699 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 1,699 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 1,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 1,699 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 1,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 1,699 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 1,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 1,699 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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BHT 993J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BHT 993J, 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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BHT 993J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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