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JOJ 48N

1974 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18 mi
Last recorded18 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Morgan Plus 846,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 48N
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 18 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,924 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,874 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,874 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 72,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,768 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JOJ 48N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 46,820 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 JOJ 48N, 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 52 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOJ 48N registered?

JOJ 48N is a 1974 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 December 1974.

Is JOJ 48N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOJ 48N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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