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CRD 396

1978 Morris Eight

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRD 396
MakeMorris
ModelEight
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,701 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,398 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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CRD 396 is a 1978 Morris Eight in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CRD 396, 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 48 years old, this Morris Eight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRD 396?

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What year was CRD 396 registered?

CRD 396 is a 1978 Morris Eight, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is CRD 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRD 396 shows 6 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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