MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1938

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Pass percent:86.30%

(The average a petrol MORRIS MORRIS year 1938 passes without issue)

Based on:460 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Headlamp aim out of alignment	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front \|1.4.C.1b\|	2
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal actuating lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Headlamp aim out of alignment	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front \|1.4.C.1b\|	2
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal actuating lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1938

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