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EGY 189

1988 Morris 8

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,119 mi
Last recorded4,119 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGY 189
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 4,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 3,859 miles

slight play o/s drag link end

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 3,835 miles

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

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

slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends

Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 3,211 miles

n/s rear lamp slightly faded

service brake pulls slightly to n/s

Pass 30 Sep 2006 2,960 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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EGY 189 is a 1988 Morris 8 in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EGY 189, 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 38 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of EGY 189?

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What year was EGY 189 registered?

EGY 189 is a 1988 Morris 8, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is EGY 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGY 189 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGY 189 have outstanding finance?

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