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JOL 144W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,040 mi
Last recorded16,040 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOL 144W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg and web just in front of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front suspension kingpins/bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2019 11,776 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front suspension kingpins/bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,300 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2018 11,300 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,599 miles

rear fog light switch works intermittently

Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 7,877 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 4,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 2,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 91,363 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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JOL 144W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOL 144W, 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 JOL 144W registered?

JOL 144W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is JOL 144W safe to buy?

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