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C723 PWP

1985 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,869 mi
Last recorded64,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Morgan Plus 849,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 PWP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres perished on side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,894 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,894 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 83,239 miles

Lower Steering column shaft cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,490 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play at steering wheel close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 62,312 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C723 PWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C723 PWP, 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 C723 PWP registered?

C723 PWP is a 1985 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C723 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C723 PWP 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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