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TAW 666J

1970 Morris Traveller

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,539 mi
Last recorded42,539 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Morris Traveller42,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 666J
MakeMorris
ModelTraveller
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,539 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 42,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,502 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,469 miles

Corrosion on under body in several places not going to excessive state with finger and thumb pressure or with cat tool.advise customer to get checked out.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,363 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,301 miles

(1) N/S front brake binding slightly. †(2) O/S rear brake binding slightly. †(3) Holes and corrosion inder front wings both sides.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,277 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,277 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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TAW 666J is a 1970 Morris Traveller in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Morris Traveller models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 42,446 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 TAW 666J, 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 56 years old, this Morris Traveller is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAW 666J is a 1970 Morris Traveller, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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