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VGY 180

1938 Morris Eight

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,320 mi
Last recorded7,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1938 Morris Eight37,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGY 180
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,320 miles

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

o/s/f has a machined hole in chassi n/s/f does not

slight misting of oil on gearbox

slight misting of oil on rear axle

Fail 6 Jun 2014 7,320 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f has a machined hole in chassi n/s/f does not

slight misting of oil on gearbox

slight misting of oil on rear axle

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,295 miles

engine and gearbox have misting of oil on bottom

o/s/f of chassis has a hole where the n/s/f does not

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 13 Oct 2011 7,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 6,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,459 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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VGY 180 is a 1938 Morris Eight in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VGY 180, 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 VGY 180 registered?

VGY 180 is a 1938 Morris Eight, first registered on 21 May 1938.

Is VGY 180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGY 180 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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