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BYD 397

1984 Morris 8

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,924 mi
Last recorded23,924 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 397
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 23,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 23,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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BYD 397 is a 1984 Morris 8 in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BYD 397, 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 42 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BYD 397 registered?

BYD 397 is a 1984 Morris 8, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is BYD 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 397 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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