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HPJ 315K

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,148 mi
Last recorded16,148 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 315K
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,148 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside inner (6.1.B.2)

Front shock absorbers feel soft?

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against the king pin (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside washer jet,s poor

Fail 13 Mar 2018 16,058 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside inner (6.1.B.2)

Front shock absorbers feel soft?

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against the king pin (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside washer jet,s poor

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 14,621 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported and catching on the lower steering column pinch bolt (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear along the chassis (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 13,618 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,003 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 70,003 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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HPJ 315K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HPJ 315K, 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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HPJ 315K is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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