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YNC 240A

1978 Morris Minor

Grey Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,190 mi
Last recorded48,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Morris Minor39,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 240A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,059 miles

corrosion to o/s torsion arm mounting area

corrosion to o/s/f tie bar mounting

Fail 23 May 2009 46,053 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s torsion arm mounting area

corrosion to o/s/f tie bar mounting

Pass 13 May 2008 44,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 44,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 43,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,481 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes out of balvnce 22%

Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,083 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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YNC 240A is a 1978 Morris Minor in Grey with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 39,588 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 Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNC 240A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNC 240A registered?

YNC 240A is a 1978 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is YNC 240A safe to buy?

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