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379 FTD

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,481 mi
Last recorded19,481 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration379 FTD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,481 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,438 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,285 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 19,285 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,283 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,075 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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379 FTD is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,211 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 379 FTD, 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 42 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 379 FTD?

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What year was 379 FTD registered?

379 FTD is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is 379 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 379 FTD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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