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S959 MFC

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,149 mi
Last recorded18,149 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 MFC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 18,109 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,090 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 18,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 17,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,791 miles

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,

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,451 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 13,451 miles

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.

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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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.

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