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BAL 524

1994 Morris 8

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,186 mi
Last recorded22,186 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 524
MakeMorris
Model8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 22,186 miles

Some movement in the steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,069 miles

Slight play in the front king pins

Some movement in the o/s/r damper drop link

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2023 21,796 miles

Some movement in the front suspension joints

Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,757 miles

Movement in the front suspension joints

Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,403 miles

Some movement in the front suspension/steering joints

Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,293 miles

Some movement in the front suspension/steering joints

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,154 miles

Some movement in the steering and suspension joints

Pass 1 Sep 2018 20,839 miles

Some movement in the steering and suspension joints/bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,473 miles

Some movement in the front suspension/steering joints

Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,989 miles

Some movement the front suspension/steering

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,615 miles

Some movment in the front suspension/steering.

o/s/r hub damp

Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,351 miles

Rear brake hose deterioated.

Slight movment in the o/s/f king pin.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,079 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some movment in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Some up and down movment in the o/s/f kingpin.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,242 miles

the o/s headlamp goes out on dip beam apparently this is the way the car was built

Pass 3 May 2008 16,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,896 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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BAL 524 is a 1994 Morris 8 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAL 524, 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 32 years old, this Morris 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAL 524 registered?

BAL 524 is a 1994 Morris 8, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is BAL 524 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 524 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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