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AAW 197

1937 Morris Eight

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,148 mi
Last recorded41,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1937 Morris Eight39,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 197
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1937
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,148 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,148 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,948 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,197 miles

Nearside Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,727 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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AAW 197 is a 1937 Morris Eight in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1937 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 39,197 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 Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAW 197, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 89 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAW 197 registered?

AAW 197 is a 1937 Morris Eight, first registered on 3 August 1937.

Is AAW 197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 197 shows 9 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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