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E704 MEU

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 MEU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 69,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 67,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,150 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,884 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 59,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 57,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 56,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,889 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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E704 MEU is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E704 MEU, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E704 MEU registered?

E704 MEU is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 July 1988.

Is E704 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E704 MEU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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