GL3730 - MORRIS 8
MOT: ExemptGB
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The Morris 8, also known as the Morris Eight, is a classic British small car produced by Morris Motors Limited from 1935 to 1948. Renowned for its affordability and practicality, the Morris 8 played a significant role in making motoring accessible to a broader audience during the mid-20th century. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, this compact vehicle featured a modest yet reliable four-cylinder engine, offering a straightforward design that emphasised ease of maintenance. Its lightweight construction and efficient performance made it a popular choice for everyday transportation, embodying Morris’s reputation for producing durable and economical cars. The Morris 8 remains a notable example of pre-war British automotive engineering, appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its historical significance and charming simplicity.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 6 MOT tests
The Morris 8, registration GL3730, is a 1936 model first registered in July 1936. It features a black exterior and is powered by an 885cc petrol engine. The vehicle is currently SORN and exempt from MOT requirements. Its latest recorded mileage is 24,267 miles. The last MOT test was conducted on 15 July 2009, with an expiry date of 14 July 2010. Notable advisories from the 2009 test include worn nearside front tyre, light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers, a slightly deteriorated rear brake hose, and minor corrosion on the vehicle structure. No CO2 emissions data is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
6
Passed Tests
3
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 15 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,267 mi
Expires: 14 July 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Centre Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed - 21 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,265 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 07 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,259 mi
Expires: 06 May 2009
Failed - 28 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,255 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
- Major Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)
- Major Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed - 16 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,214 mi
Expires: 15 August 2007
Failed - 01 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,214 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL3730?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of GL3730?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of GL3730?
This is a 1936 MORRIS 8 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 885cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL3730?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.