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R5 EYS

2016 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,027 mi
Last recorded13,027 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Morgan Plus 812,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EYS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 13,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 26,562 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 26,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 24,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 24,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 10,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 22,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,307 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 18,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 8,712 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 7,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 6,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 13,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 11,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 3,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 2,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 1,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 908 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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R5 EYS is a 2016 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2016 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,006 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 R5 EYS, 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 10 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 EYS registered?

R5 EYS is a 2016 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is R5 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 EYS shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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