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552 XAF

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration552 XAF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily undersealed unable to check

chassis and suspension components heavily undersealed unable to check

Fail 8 Apr 2009 78,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily undersealed unable to check

chassis and suspension components heavily undersealed unable to check

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 76,126 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,806 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 74,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play in steering box

Wiper blades part deteriorated

coolant leaking

spare tyre defective

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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552 XAF is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 552 XAF, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 552 XAF registered?

552 XAF is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 September 1981.

Is 552 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 XAF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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