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JCW 203W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,703 mi
Last recorded36,703 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 203W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,703 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 36,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

brake servo corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,939 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,188 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,530 miles

o/s/ n/s front lower joint worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,519 miles

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

o/s/f swivel joint worn

Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,565 miles

o/s n/s/f lower swifel arms joints worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,304 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,304 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 23,552 miles

Both front king pins 60% worn

Both rear tyres have age related cracks to side walls

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank has signs of leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,552 miles

Both front king pins 60% worn

Both rear tyres have age related cracks to side walls

Fuel tank has signs of leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,266 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age related slight cracking to tyre sidewalls on offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 21,266 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age related slight cracking to tyre sidewalls on offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,208 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,066 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,668 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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JCW 203W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 JCW 203W, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCW 203W registered?

JCW 203W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is JCW 203W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 203W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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