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DVW 302

1936 Morris 8

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1936 Morris 824,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVW 302
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,611 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,732 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,520 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,372 miles

Slight play in o/s/r rear brake back plate pivot

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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DVW 302 is a 1936 Morris 8 in Black with a 918cc 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 DVW 302, 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

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What year was DVW 302 registered?

DVW 302 is a 1936 Morris 8, first registered on 18 July 1936.

Is DVW 302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVW 302 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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