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C268 KWA

1986 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

31,597 mi
Last recorded31,597 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Morgan Plus 847,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 KWA
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 31,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 31,515 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 31,515 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 31,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 30,527 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 29,157 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated tank to filter section of rubber hose cracking. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Appears to be caused by slight play/wear in both inner steering arm rubber bushes. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 29,157 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated tank to filter section of rubber hose cracking. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Appears to be caused by slight play/wear in both inner steering arm rubber bushes. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 28,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 27,768 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 26,844 miles

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 15 May 2018 26,799 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2017 25,720 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 25,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,501 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 24,501 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 23,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,695 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,695 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 20,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,917 miles

Front screen delaminating

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,210 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,209 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,013 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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C268 KWA is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1986 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,804 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 C268 KWA, 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 40 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C268 KWA registered?

C268 KWA is a 1986 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C268 KWA safe to buy?

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