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BYL 331

1935 Morris 8

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,260 mi
Last recorded87,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1935 Morris 835,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 331
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,260 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,158 miles

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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BYL 331 is a 1935 Morris 8 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1935 Morris 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,864 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 BYL 331, 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 91 years old, this Morris 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYL 331 registered?

BYL 331 is a 1935 Morris 8, first registered on 27 June 1935.

Is BYL 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 331 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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