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R435 STA

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,593 mi
Last recorded21,593 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 STA
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 21,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,863 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 18,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,472 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,470 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 13,136 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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R435 STA is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 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 R435 STA, 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of R435 STA?

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What year was R435 STA registered?

R435 STA is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R435 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 STA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R435 STA have outstanding finance?

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