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A343 VUY

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,605 mi
Last recorded38,605 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA343 VUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,605 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 36,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,312 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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A343 VUY is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A343 VUY, 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 43 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A343 VUY?

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What year was A343 VUY registered?

A343 VUY is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 September 1983.

Is A343 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A343 VUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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