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JL 4636

1937 Morris 8

Blue Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1937 Morris 826,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL 4636
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 81,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JL 4636 is a 1937 Morris 8 in Blue with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1937 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,445 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 JL 4636, 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 89 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JL 4636 registered?

JL 4636 is a 1937 Morris 8, first registered on 3 July 1937.

Is JL 4636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL 4636 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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