MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in steering box drop arm
Various oil leaks
Slight play in steering box shaft
Various oil leaks
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Various oil leaks
Various oil leaks
Slight play in steering arm ball joint
Slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension joints
Slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)
Slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension joints
Slight play in steering box
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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TAB 883Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TAB 883Y, 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 TAB 883Y registered?
TAB 883Y is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 1983.
Is TAB 883Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAB 883Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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