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GVC 223

1948 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

789 mi
Last recorded789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1948 Morris Eight32,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVC 223
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 789 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2008 422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering slightly tight to turn

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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GVC 223 is a 1948 Morris Eight in Black 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 GVC 223, 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 GVC 223 registered?

GVC 223 is a 1948 Morris Eight, first registered on 5 January 1948.

Is GVC 223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVC 223 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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