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OCO 418

1983 Morgan Plus 8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 418
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,752 miles

Chassis has heavy surface corrosion all over and attention may be required soon

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight wear in steering box

Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,752 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Chassis has heavy surface corrosion all over and attention may be required soon

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight wear in steering box

Pass 14 May 2010 47,752 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Surface cracks to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 47,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Surface cracks to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 46,042 miles

Surface corrosion on chassis edges.

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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OCO 418 is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,560 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 OCO 418, 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 43 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OCO 418 registered?

OCO 418 is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is OCO 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 418 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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