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RUY 893Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,337 mi
Last recorded30,337 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 893Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 30,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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RUY 893Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,532cc 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 RUY 893Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUY 893Y?

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What year was RUY 893Y registered?

RUY 893Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is RUY 893Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 893Y 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.

Does RUY 893Y have outstanding finance?

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