MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Oil leak
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of DSJ 489?
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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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