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H299 SUY

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,196 mi
Last recorded100,196 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH299 SUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin 70% worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,889 miles

slight cracks fuel filler hoses.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,057 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

steering shaft bearing rough. front shock corroded rubbers worn. reverse lamp n/w. spotlamp n/w.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight cracking to fuel filler hoses ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight cracking to fuel filler hoses ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

steering column support bearing slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,243 miles

Both front dampers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front dampers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,243 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,375 miles

Age related cracks to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Age related cracks to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,125 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,969 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,969 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,316 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,302 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,360 miles

Offside Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,263 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,501 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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H299 SUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 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 H299 SUY, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H299 SUY registered?

H299 SUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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