MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1964

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Pass percent:58.97%

(The average a petrol MORRIS MORRIS year 1964 passes without issue)

Based on:117 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	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
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	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
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1964

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