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E711 LAB

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,791 mi
Last recorded42,791 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 LAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 42,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,895 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,125 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,697 miles

Axle oil dampness on both rear back plates

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,423 miles

Nearside steering damper blade requires adjustment

Offside steering damper blade requires adjustment

Fail 6 Nov 2009 30,423 miles

Nearside steering damper blade requires adjustment

Offside steering damper blade requires adjustment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,848 miles

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

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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E711 LAB is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E711 LAB, 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 E711 LAB registered?

E711 LAB is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E711 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E711 LAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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