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FWJ 313

1939 Morris 8

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,668 mi
Last recorded65,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1939 Morris 824,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWJ 313
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,668 miles

some play in off-side front king pin

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,459 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,118 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,722 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,772 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FWJ 313 is a 1939 Morris 8 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1939 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,599 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 FWJ 313, 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 87 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWJ 313?

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What year was FWJ 313 registered?

FWJ 313 is a 1939 Morris 8, first registered on 31 December 1939.

Is FWJ 313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWJ 313 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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