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KAS 489

2002 Morris Eight

Green Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 489
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,817 miles

Front both front king pins have slight play

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 66,167 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,662 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight free play at offside rear hub

Pass 18 May 2012 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 64,214 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,214 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,469 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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KAS 489 is a 2002 Morris Eight in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KAS 489, 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 24 years old, this Morris Eight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KAS 489 registered?

KAS 489 is a 2002 Morris Eight, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is KAS 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAS 489 shows 12 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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