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WJU 381

1983 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,672 mi
Last recorded70,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan Plus 850,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 381
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,469 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,469 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,498 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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WJU 381 is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJU 381, 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 WJU 381 registered?

WJU 381 is a 1983 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is WJU 381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJU 381 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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