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K183 SUY

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,139 mi
Last recorded57,139 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 SUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,139 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,392 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 52,392 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,739 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 51,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,749 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 50,747 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,603 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 50,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear foot brake no reading

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,938 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,930 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,532 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,088 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,454 miles

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm slight play on inner bush

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,223 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside steering arm bush has slight play.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 36,757 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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K183 SUY is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 33,566 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 K183 SUY, 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 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K183 SUY registered?

K183 SUY is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K183 SUY safe to buy?

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