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G493 CUY

1989 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,946 mi
Last recorded25,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Morgan Plus 833,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 CUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,485 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G493 CUY is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G493 CUY, 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 G493 CUY registered?

G493 CUY is a 1989 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G493 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G493 CUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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