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YUY 23W

2004 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,129 mi
Last recorded26,129 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Morgan Plus 812,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 23W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 21,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 20,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

parking brake effort poor

parking brake grabbing, both sides

rear number plate partially obscured by rear valance

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

steering rack gaiter perished

transmission oil leak/s

Pass 24 May 2018 19,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust leak/s) (both banks

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,737 miles

rear brakes tight

Pass 20 May 2015 15,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 12,427 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 12,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,774 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,258 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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YUY 23W is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 YUY 23W, 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 22 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YUY 23W registered?

YUY 23W is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is YUY 23W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 23W shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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