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7432 TJ

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7432 TJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,832 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 99,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Bumper obstructing making unreadable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,132 miles

Brake Pedal Has No Anti-Slip Device, Unable To Determine Weather Had One Fitted Originally Or Not

O/S/R Leaf Spring Guide Pin Loose.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play Found At Front Wheels

Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake Pedal Has No Anti-Slip Device, Unable To Determine Weather Had One Fitted Originally Or Not

O/S/R Leaf Spring Guide Pin Loose.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play Found At Front Wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,991 miles

various oil leaks

play detected at both front wheels

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,635 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,933 miles

Handbake cable adjuster broken at its mounting point with the diff

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear pipe mounting rubbers split but still suporting the exhaust

Hand brake adjuster on cable broken at its mounting point with the diff

Pass 30 May 2012 83,326 miles

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

brake pedal is slightly spongey

engine oil leak, g/box oil leak and diff oil leak

sligh play in steering

Fail 25 May 2012 83,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal is slightly spongey

engine oil leak, g/box oil leak and diff oil leak

sligh play in steering

Pass 19 May 2011 81,187 miles

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

diff leaking

n/s/r tyrre close to limit and has a nail in the tread

o/s/r tyre is wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2010 79,034 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 79,034 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 75,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,657 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 70,436 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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7432 TJ is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 7432 TJ, 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 7432 TJ registered?

7432 TJ is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 December 1981.

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