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5 BBB

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,272 mi
Last recorded6,272 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 BBB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 6,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,212 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 6,211 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,450 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 3,511 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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5 BBB is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 BBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 BBB registered?

5 BBB is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is 5 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 BBB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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