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YKV 35

1979 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1979 Morgan Plus 848,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 35
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 55,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,151 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,259 miles

slight bind felt at o/s front brake though not affecting rbt...

Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,259 miles

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

slight bind felt at o/s front brake though not affecting rbt...

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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YKV 35 is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,348 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 YKV 35, 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 47 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 YKV 35 registered?

YKV 35 is a 1979 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is YKV 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKV 35 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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