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J883 BAL

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,353 mi
Last recorded33,353 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 BAL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,219 miles

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

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

fuel hose deteriorating / tank to pump

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,129 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,077 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,000 miles

rear rubber fuel pipe cracking

slight play in nearside front suspension

Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,759 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear rubber fuel pipe cracking

slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,515 miles

advise both front wheel bearing noise

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,012 miles

play in n/s/f damper blade

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,104 miles

n/s side silencer and both rear resonator boxes leaking exhaust gases

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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J883 BAL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J883 BAL, 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 J883 BAL registered?

J883 BAL is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J883 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J883 BAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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