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ABP 589

1934 Morris 8

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,174 mi
Last recorded3,174 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1934 Morris 89,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABP 589
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1934
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 3,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 2,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 2,237 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 2,081 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2008 1,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2007 1,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 May 2006 1,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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ABP 589 is a 1934 Morris 8 in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1934 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 9,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABP 589, 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 92 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 ABP 589 registered?

ABP 589 is a 1934 Morris 8, first registered on 5 October 1934.

Is ABP 589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABP 589 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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