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GJX 706Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 706Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,250 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both front king pins slight play

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 77,250 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both front king pins slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 76,247 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,301 miles

fuel tank support brackets starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 60,096 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,281 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres have slight deterioation

Pass 19 May 2010 57,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 51,307 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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GJX 706Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1983 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,560 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 GJX 706Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJX 706Y registered?

GJX 706Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GJX 706Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJX 706Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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