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GJ52 PUU

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

32,877 mi
Last recorded32,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 PUU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 32,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 32,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 32,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,551 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 31,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 29,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres deteriorating but cords not clearly visible at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,582 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 28,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,235 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,249 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 25,249 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 21,621 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 4,815 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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GJ52 PUU is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 GJ52 PUU, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ52 PUU registered?

GJ52 PUU is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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