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C401 CYH

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,339 mi
Last recorded4,339 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 CYH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 4,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 4,339 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 4,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 4,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,339 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 4,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2008 3,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 3,882 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Water pump leaking

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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C401 CYH is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,343 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 C401 CYH, 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 41 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C401 CYH registered?

C401 CYH is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C401 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C401 CYH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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