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M196 RUY

1995 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 821,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 RUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 83,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,651 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,065 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,879 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 68,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 67,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,866 miles

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

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

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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M196 RUY is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M196 RUY, 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 31 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M196 RUY registered?

M196 RUY is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M196 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M196 RUY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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