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OYD 259

1953 Morris Eight

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169 mi
Last recorded169 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 259
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2011 169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 52 miles

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

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

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

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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OYD 259 is a 1953 Morris Eight in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYD 259, 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 73 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYD 259 registered?

OYD 259 is a 1953 Morris Eight, first registered on 19 January 1953.

Is OYD 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYD 259 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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