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EBX 991

1948 Morris 8

Maroon Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,611 mi
Last recorded6,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1948 Morris 856,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBX 991
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1948
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 6,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

No screen washers fitted,screen opens to provide view.

Surface cracking to all tyre sidewalls.

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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EBX 991 is a 1948 Morris 8 in Maroon with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1948 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 56,805 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 8 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBX 991, 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 78 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBX 991 registered?

EBX 991 is a 1948 Morris 8, first registered on 2 October 1948.

Is EBX 991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBX 991 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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