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S888 MOG

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,618 mi
Last recorded33,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,618 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 19,720 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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S888 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S888 MOG, 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 S888 MOG registered?

S888 MOG is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S888 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 MOG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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