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YAW 65S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,957 mi
Last recorded38,957 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 65S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 38,957 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 33,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,687 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,302 miles

Both fuel fillerpipes perished

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 27,086 miles

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER PIPES PERISHED

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE BOTH FUEL FILLER PIPES PERISHED

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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YAW 65S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 YAW 65S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAW 65S registered?

YAW 65S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is YAW 65S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 65S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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