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GDD 589

1946 Morris 8

Maroon Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,906 mi
Last recorded1,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1946 Morris 846,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 589
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1946
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 1,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 1,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 1,484 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,349 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 1,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 1,334 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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GDD 589 is a 1946 Morris 8 in Maroon with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1946 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 46,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDD 589, 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 80 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 GDD 589 registered?

GDD 589 is a 1946 Morris 8, first registered on 31 December 1946.

Is GDD 589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 589 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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