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GDU 53

1991 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 53
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,985 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

back panel corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

play felt at wheel

play in all steering joints

Fail 4 Jun 2009 45,985 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

back panel corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

play felt at wheel

play in all steering joints

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,975 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in all suspension joints

play in both trunnions

rear valance corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 45,974 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

play in all suspension joints

play in both trunnions

rear valance corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 45,944 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

back valance corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2005 45,939 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

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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GDU 53 is a 1991 Morris Eight in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDU 53, 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 35 years old, this Morris Eight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GDU 53 is a 1991 Morris Eight, first registered on 16 October 1991.

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