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WSL 949

2001 Morris 8

Maroon Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,246 mi
Last recorded8,246 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 949
MakeMorris
Model8
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 8,246 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 5,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,068 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WSL 949 is a 2001 Morris 8 in Maroon with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WSL 949, 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 25 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSL 949 registered?

WSL 949 is a 2001 Morris 8, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is WSL 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSL 949 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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