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FVM 527

1939 Morris 8

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1939 Morris 824,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVM 527
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,721 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,684 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,385 miles

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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FVM 527 is a 1939 Morris 8 in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1939 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,599 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 FVM 527, 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 87 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FVM 527?

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What year was FVM 527 registered?

FVM 527 is a 1939 Morris 8, first registered on 10 June 1939.

Is FVM 527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVM 527 shows 6 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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