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KUY 743T

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 743T
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,001 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,001 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 93,987 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,068 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,224 miles

slight play in steering rack

some surface corrosion of chassis and previous undersealing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

some surface corrosion of chassis and previous undersealing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,163 miles

slight play in both front hub bearings.

some wear to both rear tyres,to 3 mm.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,123 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

harsh exhaust note from silencers.

rear number plate partly covered by rear bumper.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,123 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

harsh exhaust note from silencers.

rear number plate partly covered by rear bumper.

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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KUY 743T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 KUY 743T, 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 47 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 KUY 743T registered?

KUY 743T is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 January 1979.

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