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CDG 983

1983 Morris 8

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,687 mi
Last recorded13,687 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 983
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 13,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2013 13,683 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,386 miles

play in front suspension / steering

Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blade split at end

general play in steering

play in o/s steering arm joint

play in steering box shaft

Fail 29 Oct 2010 12,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blade split at end

general play in steering

play in o/s steering arm joint

play in steering box shaft

Pass 20 May 2009 12,147 miles

front tyres perished & 3 mm 4.50 - 17

oil leaks

play in steering box idler

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,671 miles

play in front suspension

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 22 May 2007

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

Small play in king pins

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

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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CDG 983 is a 1983 Morris 8 in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDG 983, 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 43 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CDG 983 registered?

CDG 983 is a 1983 Morris 8, first registered on 12 July 1983.

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