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53 JGY

1936 Morris 8

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,445 mi
Last recorded26,445 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1936 Morris 824,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 JGY
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1936
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 26,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 26,443 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 26,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 26,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 26,220 miles

Brake master cylinder dust seal weeping

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 26,183 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight weepage from master cylinder.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,183 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight weepage from master cylinder.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Morris 8?

Based on 2,840 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 76
Stop lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 31
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53 JGY is a 1936 Morris 8 in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1936 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,214 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 8 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 90 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 53 JGY?

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What year was 53 JGY registered?

53 JGY is a 1936 Morris 8, first registered on 3 April 1936.

Is 53 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 JGY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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