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ALM 394S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi
4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALM 394S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,679 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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ALM 394S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 ALM 394S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALM 394S?

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What year was ALM 394S registered?

ALM 394S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is ALM 394S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALM 394S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALM 394S have outstanding finance?

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