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ENP 238S

1978 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,938 mi
Last recorded29,938 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1978 Morgan Plus 829,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 238S
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 238S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ENP 238S, 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 238S?

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What year was ENP 238S registered?

ENP 238S is a 1978 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 April 1978.

Is ENP 238S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 238S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENP 238S have outstanding finance?

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