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S8 MMC

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,745 mi
Last recorded19,745 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MMC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,982 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 15,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,680 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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S8 MMC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S8 MMC, 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 S8 MMC registered?

S8 MMC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S8 MMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 MMC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 MMC have outstanding finance?

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