MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pedal travels a fair way but does not affect performance,
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
eml not working
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management warning lamp not working
evidence of exhausts having been rubbing on tyres
slight play in both front lower swivel suspension joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management warning lamp not working
evidence of exhausts having been rubbing on tyres
several exhaust mounts deteriorated
slight play in both front lower swivel suspension joints
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S959 MFC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S959 MFC, 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 S959 MFC registered?
S959 MFC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S959 MFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S959 MFC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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