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YGY 304S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,011 mi
Last recorded10,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 304S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 10,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 9,324 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 8,933 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 8,898 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,250 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 8,250 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 7,958 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,958 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering box drop link arm touching cross member on full lock.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,360 miles

Coolant leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,532 miles

slight oil leak from steering box.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 6,532 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,769 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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YGY 304S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YGY 304S, 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 YGY 304S registered?

YGY 304S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGY 304S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 304S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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