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NFC 388S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,025 mi
Last recorded7,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 388S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 6,957 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 6,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 6,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 6,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 6,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 6,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 6,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 6,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 5,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 5,379 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 5,379 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NFC 388S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 NFC 388S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFC 388S?

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What year was NFC 388S registered?

NFC 388S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is NFC 388S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 388S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFC 388S have outstanding finance?

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