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DPD 439

1935 Morris Eight

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,611 mi
Last recorded23,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1935 Morris Eight27,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 439
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,167 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 23,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 23,152 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,079 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 23,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,951 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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DPD 439 is a 1935 Morris Eight in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1935 Morris Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 27,154 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 DPD 439, 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 91 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 DPD 439 registered?

DPD 439 is a 1935 Morris Eight, first registered on 28 November 1935.

Is DPD 439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPD 439 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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