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XBY 154M

1973 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan Plus 866,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 154M
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,803 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,436 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 78,436 miles

Steering component fractured and unserviceable collapsible steering column fractured through half circumference (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,078 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,475 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,242 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,756 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,684 miles

carbs need sorting and tuning

Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,683 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,538 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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XBY 154M is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 66,726 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 XBY 154M, 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 53 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XBY 154M registered?

XBY 154M is a 1973 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is XBY 154M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 154M shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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