MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
slight play detected in the o/s steering
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
oil leak
slight play detected in the o/s steering
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
engine burning oil
Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
engine burning oil
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Morris Eight?
Based on 915 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XSL 520 is a 1947 Morris Eight in Maroon with a 1,140cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1947 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 52,858 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 XSL 520, 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 79 years old, this Morris Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XSL 520 registered?
XSL 520 is a 1947 Morris Eight, first registered on 1 September 1947.
Is XSL 520 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XSL 520 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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