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DS 6665

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 6665
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 83,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,925 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,039 miles

wiring in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,897 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,887 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,136 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,580 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal has no anti slip fitted from new

chassis has many repairs and is thin in places

o/s.r tyre has a foreign object inside it

screen not fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal has no anti slip fitted,none fitted from new

o/s/r tyre has a loose object inside it

screen not fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,306 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake has very little reserve travel

screen not fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s engine mounting is insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,842 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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DS 6665 is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS 6665, 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.

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What year was DS 6665 registered?

DS 6665 is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 December 1978.

Is DS 6665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 6665 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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