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TMA 604J

1970 Morris 1300

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Morris 130041,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 604J
MakeMorris
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,341 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 38,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 38,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,288 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,288 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,285 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Morris 1300?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
brake binding 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake recording little or no effort 31
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TMA 604J is a 1970 Morris 1300 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Morris 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 41,884 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMA 604J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Morris 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMA 604J registered?

TMA 604J is a 1970 Morris 1300, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is TMA 604J safe to buy?

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