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GGH 452

1940 Morris Eight

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,108 mi
Last recorded54,108 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 452
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1940
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 54,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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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GGH 452 is a 1940 Morris Eight in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGH 452, 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 86 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGH 452 registered?

GGH 452 is a 1940 Morris Eight, first registered on 2 April 1940.

Is GGH 452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGH 452 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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