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J888 YOD

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 YOD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 23,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 22,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,753 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,672 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 11 May 2018 22,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 20,043 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,484 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,469 miles

o/s center exhaust rear mountings deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2005 9,006 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 9,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J888 YOD is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 J888 YOD, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J888 YOD registered?

J888 YOD is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is J888 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 YOD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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