MOT Status
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38,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?
Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.
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L88 SPY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was L88 SPY registered?
L88 SPY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is L88 SPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L88 SPY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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