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ELN 47Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,367 mi
Last recorded23,367 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 47Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 23,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 23,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,884 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 22,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,063 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 22,060 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 22,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,834 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 21,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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ELN 47Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ELN 47Y, 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

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What year was ELN 47Y registered?

ELN 47Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 May 1983.

Is ELN 47Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELN 47Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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