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F183 CGJ

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,363 mi
Last recorded11,363 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 CGJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 11,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,226 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 11,226 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 10,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,756 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,383 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,962 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 9,197 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Jun 2013 9,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 May 2012 9,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/f king pin at bottom

Pass 20 May 2011 9,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 9,103 miles

slight wear n/s/f lower trunion

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 27 May 2008 9,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 8,965 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 8,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F183 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F183 CGJ, 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 F183 CGJ registered?

F183 CGJ is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F183 CGJ safe to buy?

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