MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,703 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
brake servo corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s/ n/s front lower joint worn
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
o/s/f swivel joint worn
o/s n/s/f lower swifel arms joints worn
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)
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)
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
Both front king pins 60% worn
Both rear tyres have age related cracks to side walls
Fuel tank has signs of leak
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.
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.
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
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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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