MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres in poor condition
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Morris Eight?
Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBE 659 is a 1948 Morris Eight in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1948 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 32,642 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 FBE 659, 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 78 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FBE 659 registered?
FBE 659 is a 1948 Morris Eight, first registered on 8 September 1948.
Is FBE 659 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBE 659 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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