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SOK 186Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOK 186Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,755 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F + O/S/F brake flexy fouling wing mount on full lock.

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,600 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,248 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,248 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,365 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,365 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,488 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 88,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,584 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 88,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,795 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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SOK 186Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOK 186Y, 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.

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What year was SOK 186Y registered?

SOK 186Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 April 1983.

Is SOK 186Y safe to buy?

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