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E50 UGP

1987 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Morgan Plus 843,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 UGP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,839 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 47,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,402 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 47,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,246 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,853 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 44,776 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,855 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,090 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 38,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content approaching upper limits

Slight leak from oil fed front dampners

Slight movement in nearside front lower vertical link

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 27,723 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 May 2007 28,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,105 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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E50 UGP is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1987 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,260 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 E50 UGP, 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 39 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E50 UGP registered?

E50 UGP is a 1987 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E50 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 UGP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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