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AUY 123

1936 Morris 8

Blue Petrol 856cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37,313 mi
Last recorded37,313 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1936 Morris 824,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 123
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine856cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,313 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,312 miles

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes showing 75% imbalance

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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AUY 123 is a 1936 Morris 8 in Blue with a 856cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 AUY 123, 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 AUY 123?

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What year was AUY 123 registered?

AUY 123 is a 1936 Morris 8, first registered on 27 January 1936.

Is AUY 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUY 123 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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