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DDE 690

1939 Morris 8

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1939 Morris 824,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 690
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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DDE 690 is a 1939 Morris 8 in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1939 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,599 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 DDE 690, 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 87 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 DDE 690 registered?

DDE 690 is a 1939 Morris 8, first registered on 12 January 1939.

Is DDE 690 safe to buy?

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