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AEL 836A

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,252 mi
Last recorded22,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 836A
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 22,252 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 22,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,252 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,493 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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AEL 836A is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEL 836A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEL 836A?

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What year was AEL 836A registered?

AEL 836A is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is AEL 836A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEL 836A shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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