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EHU 657

1937 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,007 mi
Last recorded3,007 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1937 Morris Eight39,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHU 657
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 3,007 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 29 May 2013 3,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 30 May 2012 1,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 592 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EHU 657 is a 1937 Morris Eight in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1937 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 39,197 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 EHU 657, 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 89 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHU 657 registered?

EHU 657 is a 1937 Morris Eight, first registered on 30 December 1937.

Is EHU 657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHU 657 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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