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AAH 218

1935 Morris 8

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1935 Morris 835,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAH 218
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1935
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 142,047 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake imbalance high

n/s/r brake readings low

wear in all front spring shackle pins/bushes

wear in all rear spring shackle pins/bushes

Fail 1 May 2009 14,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 13,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 13,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,060 miles

chassis corroded near rear spring mountings both sides

front brake imbalance high

n/s/r spring rear shackle worn

nearside semaphore slow action

o/s/r hand and foot brake readings low

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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AAH 218 is a 1935 Morris 8 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1935 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,864 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 AAH 218, 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 91 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAH 218 registered?

AAH 218 is a 1935 Morris 8, first registered on 31 December 1935.

Is AAH 218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAH 218 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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