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J148 TCF

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,611 mi
Last recorded27,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 TCF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 27,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 27,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,335 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,348 miles

o/s&n/s front suspension lower trunions slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,644 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,642 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2005 21,527 miles

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

front trunions slight play

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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J148 TCF is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J148 TCF, 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 J148 TCF registered?

J148 TCF is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 5 November 1991.

Is J148 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 TCF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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