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RUY 896Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,965 mi
Last recorded22,965 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 896Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,949 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,949 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,209 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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RUY 896Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 896Y, 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 896Y?

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What year was RUY 896Y registered?

RUY 896Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is RUY 896Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 896Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUY 896Y have outstanding finance?

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