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KKK 626

1948 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,071 mi
Last recorded39,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1948 Morris Eight32,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKK 626
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,071 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn excess play created by a small amount of play in multiple steering joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,299 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,232 miles

Oil leak

slight thrust in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,931 miles

Oil leak

slight thrust in offside and nearside king pin assemblies

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,670 miles

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

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,660 miles

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

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

both front tyres,perishing.

Pass 6 May 2008 32,625 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,625 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,550 miles

both front tyres sidewall slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2007 32,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres'sidewall slight perishing

Pass 5 May 2006 32,482 miles

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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KKK 626 is a 1948 Morris Eight in Black with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKK 626, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKK 626 registered?

KKK 626 is a 1948 Morris Eight, first registered on 13 February 1948.

Is KKK 626 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKK 626 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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