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YJF 538J

1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,369 mi
Last recorded22,369 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van38,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 538J
MakeMorris
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,369 miles

Nearside Front eyebolt bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2016 21,947 miles

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

split pins missing from tie bars

Fail 26 Apr 2016 21,947 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

split pins missing from tie bars

Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,919 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 19,711 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 19,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 19,564 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,232 miles

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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YJF 538J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJF 538J, 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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What year was YJF 538J registered?

YJF 538J is a 1971 Morris 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is YJF 538J safe to buy?

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