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FAE 317

1938 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,881 mi
Last recorded8,881 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1938 Morris Eight37,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 317
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,816 miles

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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FAE 317 is a 1938 Morris Eight in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 37,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAE 317, 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 88 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAE 317 registered?

FAE 317 is a 1938 Morris Eight, first registered on 3 June 1938.

Is FAE 317 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAE 317 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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