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FEV 388

2002 Morris 8

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 388
MakeMorris
Model8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,487 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,487 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,886 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front offside and nearside wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,886 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front offside and nearside wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,142 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside stop lamp not working if connected?

Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,142 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside stop lamp not working if connected?

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,693 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wheel bearings slghtly noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wheel bearings slghtly noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,041 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,041 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,004 miles

Approx 25mm slack at steering. †All brakes binding slightly, †Coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,004 miles

Approx 25mm slack at steering. †All brakes binding slightly, †Coolant leak from radiator.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,969 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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FEV 388 is a 2002 Morris 8 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FEV 388, 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 24 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FEV 388 registered?

FEV 388 is a 2002 Morris 8, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FEV 388 safe to buy?

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