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BTC 18E

1936 Morris 8

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,238 mi
Last recorded27,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1936 Morris 824,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 18E
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,238 miles

Nearside Front brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 27,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

bottom of brake master cylinder damp poss leak

exhaust clamp loose on front pipe

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,201 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BTC 18E is a 1936 Morris 8 in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1936 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,214 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 BTC 18E, 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 90 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 BTC 18E?

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What year was BTC 18E registered?

BTC 18E is a 1936 Morris 8, first registered on 7 May 1936.

Is BTC 18E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTC 18E shows 4 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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