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BRE 417J

1971 Morris Traveller

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Morris Traveller64,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 417J
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,447 miles

creeking noise from n/s/f suspension pos lower arm inner bush

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,410 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,400 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,388 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,381 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,362 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,358 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,349 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 69,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,303 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,290 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,287 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,249 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Traveller?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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BRE 417J is a 1971 Morris Traveller in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 64,034 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 Traveller fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRE 417J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Traveller typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRE 417J registered?

BRE 417J is a 1971 Morris Traveller, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BRE 417J safe to buy?

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