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FWY 56L

1973 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,029 mi
Last recorded27,029 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan Plus 866,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 56L
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2018 27,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,016 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,679 miles

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

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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FWY 56L is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 66,726 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 FWY 56L, 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 53 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWY 56L?

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What year was FWY 56L registered?

FWY 56L is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is FWY 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWY 56L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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