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APT 965W

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,684 mi
Last recorded50,684 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPT 965W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,684 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 50,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,548 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,548 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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APT 965W is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 APT 965W, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APT 965W registered?

APT 965W is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is APT 965W safe to buy?

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