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TAB 883Y

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,371 mi
Last recorded47,371 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 883Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,371 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,900 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,928 miles

Slight play in steering box shaft

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,061 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2015 45,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,766 miles

Various oil leaks

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,167 miles

Slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension joints

Slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,866 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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