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A505 AFT

1984 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Morgan Plus 841,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 AFT
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,700 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 69,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,613 miles

Additional braking device component overheating (3.6.I.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 69,530 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,530 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,487 miles

could not log off due to power cut

Fail 19 May 2008 69,487 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 69,305 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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A505 AFT is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A505 AFT, 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.

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What year was A505 AFT registered?

A505 AFT is a 1984 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 18 January 1984.

Is A505 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A505 AFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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