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DLB 188

1984 Morris Eight

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 188
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,444 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,387 miles

o/s door catch worn(secondary catch fitted).

slight play in front wheel bearing,n/s track rod end & king pins.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door catch worn(secondary catch fitted).

slight play in front wheel bearing,n/s track rod end & king pins.

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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DLB 188 is a 1984 Morris Eight in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLB 188, 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 42 years old, this Morris Eight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DLB 188?

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What year was DLB 188 registered?

DLB 188 is a 1984 Morris Eight, first registered on 28 January 1984.

Is DLB 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 188 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLB 188 have outstanding finance?

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