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DSJ 489

1939 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,285 mi
Last recorded8,285 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1939 Morris Eight44,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 489
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 8,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2006 56,198 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2006 56,198 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot hinge loose

corrosion in o/s chassis

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2006 56,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

boot hinge loose

coolant leaking

corrosion in o/s chassis

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Morris Eight?

Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 25
Headlamp not working on main beam 19
brake recording little or no effort 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
brake binding 14
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DSJ 489 is a 1939 Morris Eight in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1939 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 44,023 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 Eight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSJ 489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 87 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSJ 489 registered?

DSJ 489 is a 1939 Morris Eight, first registered on 22 August 1939.

Is DSJ 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 489 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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