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UXG 475

1978 Morris 8

Green Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,397 mi
Last recorded6,397 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 475
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2012 6,397 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,698 miles

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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UXG 475 is a 1978 Morris 8 in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UXG 475, 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 48 years old, this Morris 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UXG 475 registered?

UXG 475 is a 1978 Morris 8, first registered on 10 July 1978.

Is UXG 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 475 shows 7 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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