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JEY 745Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,322 mi
Last recorded4,322 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 745Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 4,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 4,311 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements unable to read number plate as bumber is obscuring view (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2013 4,258 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 4,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,230 miles

Slight damage O/S/R brake pipe

Slight leak from front hubs

Slight leak from rear hubs

Pass 19 May 2009 4,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 4,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 4,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering heavy when turning left

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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JEY 745Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 JEY 745Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEY 745Y registered?

JEY 745Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is JEY 745Y safe to buy?

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