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F769 PUY

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 PUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,634 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,931 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,378 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 71,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering column shaft inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2008 56,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,645 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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F769 PUY is a 1989 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 78.3%.

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 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 F769 PUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F769 PUY registered?

F769 PUY is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F769 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F769 PUY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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