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L292 ARU

1993 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,336 mi
Last recorded35,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 833,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 ARU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,336 miles

Rear Brake back plates have misting off oil ???? Axle oil

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 35,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in bottom Trunnion Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep on back plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,126 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Damp on back plate ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 32,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,316 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,638 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,591 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,342 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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L292 ARU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L292 ARU, 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 L292 ARU registered?

L292 ARU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 October 1993.

Is L292 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L292 ARU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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