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Morris 8

Red and Black · Petrol · 1935 · 918 cc

BAL 524MOT history

BAL 524 is a red and black petrol Morris 8 first used on 20 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
22,269 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BAL 524
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
8
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
918 cc
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
20 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BAL 524 was last recorded at 22,269 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,186 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,269 miles
  • 2025 – 22,186 miles
  • 2024 – 22,069 miles
  • 2023 – 21,796 miles
  • 2022 – 21,757 miles
  • 2021 – 21,403 miles
  • 2020 – 21,293 miles
  • 2019 – 21,154 miles
  • 2018 – 20,839 miles
  • 2017 – 20,473 miles
  • 2016 – 19,989 miles
  • 2015 – 19,615 miles
  • 2014 – 19,296 miles
  • 2013 – 18,709 miles
  • 2012 – 18,351 miles
  • 2011 – 18,079 miles
  • 2010 – 17,658 miles
  • 2009 – 17,242 miles
  • 2008 – 16,879 miles
  • 2007 – 16,372 miles
  • 2006 – 15,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,269 miles
  • AdvisoryMovement in the front suspension jointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Some movement in the front suspension/steering joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,269 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    737128607054
    • AdvisoryMovement in the front suspension joints

  2. Pass22,186 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    572236382451
    • AdvisorySome movement in the steering and suspension components

  3. Pass22,069 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    615754022796
    • AdvisorySlight play in the front king pins
    • AdvisorySome movement in the o/s/r damper drop link
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  4. Pass21,796 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,796 miles
    Test number
    567784089033
    • AdvisorySome movement in the front suspension joints

  5. Pass21,757 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,757 miles
    Test number
    485442842867
    • AdvisoryMovement in the front suspension joints

  6. Pass21,403 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    529409264780
    • AdvisorySome movement in the front suspension/steering joints

  7. Pass21,293 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,293 miles
    Test number
    140742491604
    • AdvisorySome movement in the front suspension/steering joints

  8. Pass21,154 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,154 miles
    Test number
    403833658419
    • AdvisorySome movement in the steering and suspension joints

  9. Pass20,839 miles (+366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,839 miles
    Test number
    871381796893
    • AdvisorySome movement in the steering and suspension joints/bushes

  10. Pass20,473 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    586108359740
    • AdvisorySome movement in the front suspension/steering joints

  11. Pass19,989 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    524217723865
    • AdvisorySome movement the front suspension/steering

  12. Pass19,615 miles (+319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,615 miles
    Test number
    285459695180
    • NoteSome movment in the front suspension/steering.
    • NoteO/s/r hub damp

  13. Pass19,296 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,296 miles
    Test number
    345294914236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,709 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    998480513153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,351 miles (+272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    895239512178
    • NoteRear brake hose deterioated.
    • NoteSlight movment in the o/s/f king pin.

  16. Pass18,079 miles (+421)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,079 miles
    Test number
    775849991045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSome movment in the n/s/f wheel bearing.
    • NoteSome up and down movment in the o/s/f kingpin.

  17. Pass17,658 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    133274210128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,242 miles (+363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,242 miles
    Test number
    171882029103
    • NoteThe o/s headlamp goes out on dip beam apparently this is the way the car was built

  19. Pass16,879 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    104064328192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,372 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,372 miles
    Test number
    181755157039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,896 miles
    Test number
    432070686015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BAL 524

What vehicle is registration BAL 524 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BAL 524 on a red and black petrol Morris 8 first used on 20 Jan 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BAL 524 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAL 524 is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on BAL 524?
The MOT on BAL 524 is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BAL 524 done?
BAL 524 was recorded at 22,269 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 311 miles a year.
Has BAL 524 ever failed its MOT?
No. BAL 524 has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on BAL 524 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BAL 524 find?
BAL 524 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: movement in the front suspension joints.

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