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USV 183

1938 Morris Eight

Blue Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1938 Morris Eight37,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 183
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,710 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting too crack

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 35,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 32,642 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,539 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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USV 183 is a 1938 Morris Eight in Blue with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1938 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 37,743 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 USV 183, 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 88 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 USV 183 registered?

USV 183 is a 1938 Morris Eight, first registered on 31 December 1938.

Is USV 183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 183 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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