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R648 OUY

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,210 mi
Last recorded35,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 OUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in near side front tyre

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2009 35,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in near side front tyre

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,093 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,572 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering rack.

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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R648 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R648 OUY, 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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What year was R648 OUY registered?

R648 OUY is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R648 OUY safe to buy?

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