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FWV 858D

1978 Morris Traveller

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWV 858D
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,275 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,868 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,878 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear upper wood frame slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,423 miles

Nearside rear upper wood frame slight deterioration.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear upper wood frame slight deterioration.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,048 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,851 miles

Oil leaks from gearbox and back axle.

Gear box stay strap broken.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,475 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 56,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside jacking point poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,066 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember and front inner wheel arches

Fail 7 Dec 2006 56,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear crossmember and front inner wheel arches †

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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FWV 858D is a 1978 Morris Traveller in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FWV 858D, 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 48 years old, this Morris Traveller is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FWV 858D is a 1978 Morris Traveller, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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