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KSJ 486

1935 Morris 8

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,549 mi
Last recorded68,549 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1935 Morris 835,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 486
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1935
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 68,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,507 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 68,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre walls perished and splitting

Pass 2 May 2007 68,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 67,835 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to split.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake effort low.

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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KSJ 486 is a 1935 Morris 8 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1935 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,864 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 KSJ 486, 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 91 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSJ 486?

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What year was KSJ 486 registered?

KSJ 486 is a 1935 Morris 8, first registered on 31 December 1935.

Is KSJ 486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 486 shows 6 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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