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YNL 838

1988 Morris Minor

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,274 mi
Last recorded3,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Morris Minor49,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNL 838
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 3,274 miles

brake pedal has minimal reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2016 2,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 1,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 1,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,061 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 98,899 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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YNL 838 is a 1988 Morris Minor in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNL 838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 38 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNL 838 registered?

YNL 838 is a 1988 Morris Minor, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is YNL 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNL 838 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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