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DGJ 96

1936 Morris 8

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,309 mi
Last recorded1,309 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1936 Morris 824,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 96
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 1,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 1,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 1,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 1,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 1,062 miles

Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 1,021 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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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DGJ 96 is a 1936 Morris 8 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DGJ 96, 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 DGJ 96?

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What year was DGJ 96 registered?

DGJ 96 is a 1936 Morris 8, first registered on 3 September 1936.

Is DGJ 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 96 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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