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DRU 179

1982 Morris 8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,756 mi
Last recorded61,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 179
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,756 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyrses perished

chassis rusty but not holed

wear in front suspension/steering(just passed test)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 61,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyrses perished

wear in front suspension/steering(just passed test)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,653 miles

battery loose

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

front tyres perishing

handbrake cable supports worn thin

nearside sideboard rear mounting corroded

oil leak

play in front steering arm rod end ball joints

play in rear leaf spring shackles

play in steering drop link ball joint

slight play in front king pins

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,369 miles

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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DRU 179 is a 1982 Morris 8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRU 179, 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 44 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRU 179 registered?

DRU 179 is a 1982 Morris 8, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is DRU 179 safe to buy?

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