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EGS 550T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGS 550T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 65,018 miles

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

both front seats belts slow to retract

front washer not working

Fail 1 May 2018 65,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

both front seats belts slow to retract

front washer not working

Pass 8 May 2017 64,558 miles

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

both front seat belts slow to retract

front washer not working

Fail 5 May 2017 64,555 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

both front seat belts slow to retract

front washer not working

Pass 11 May 2016 64,240 miles

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

front washer not working

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 4 May 2016 64,240 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

front washer not working

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 64,101 miles

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,921 miles

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all brake pipes coated with stone guard

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 63,225 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both front tyre walls slight surface cracking

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front discs pitted

both front tyres low and walls creacking

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs pitted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,329 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,990 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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EGS 550T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 EGS 550T, 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 47 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 EGS 550T registered?

EGS 550T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EGS 550T safe to buy?

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