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DSK 743

1991 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,382 mi
Last recorded39,382 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 743
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,382 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,525 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/side suspension getting weak.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/side suspension getting weak.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,134 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,733 miles

n/s/r brakes lower than o/s/r

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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DSK 743 is a 1991 Morris Eight in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DSK 743, 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 35 years old, this Morris Eight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSK 743 registered?

DSK 743 is a 1991 Morris Eight, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is DSK 743 safe to buy?

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