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F474 JFK

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,072 mi
Last recorded31,072 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 JFK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,062 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,085 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,014 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,417 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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F474 JFK is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F474 JFK, 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 37 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F474 JFK registered?

F474 JFK is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F474 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F474 JFK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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