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DDM 550

1983 Morris 8

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,624 mi
Last recorded6,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 550
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight dampness brake master clyinder area

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,200 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake pedal travel near limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

foot brake travel near limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 5,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,978 miles

n/s/f tyre shallow cuts in sidewall

Fail 15 May 2008 4,960 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 May 2007 4,676 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DDM 550 is a 1983 Morris 8 in Black 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 DDM 550, 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 DDM 550 registered?

DDM 550 is a 1983 Morris 8, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is DDM 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 550 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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