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ENP 236S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,200 mi
Last recorded19,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 236S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,948 miles

tyres show signs of excessive heat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,283 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,221 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,251 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,374 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,401 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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ENP 236S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 ENP 236S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENP 236S?

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What year was ENP 236S registered?

ENP 236S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ENP 236S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 236S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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