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OY 3198

1984 Morris 8

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,943 mi
Last recorded6,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY 3198
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,943 miles

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

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

front no plate does not have any black in the o

Fail 6 Jun 2012 6,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front no plate does not have any black in the o

Pass 24 May 2011 6,943 miles

Foot brake has long travel.

Pass 11 May 2010 6,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,943 miles

Some binding to all brakes.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 6,943 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 6,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 6,943 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 6,943 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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OY 3198 is a 1984 Morris 8 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY 3198, 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 OY 3198 registered?

OY 3198 is a 1984 Morris 8, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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