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M8 VKH

1995 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Morgan Plus 821,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VKH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 73,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NS and OF catalytic convertors not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,763 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks but not yet excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 69,763 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic convertors missing and exhaust leaking gasses. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks but not yet excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,078 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 24,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 18,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,796 miles

ADVISE : all tyres starting to perish

ADVISE : slight split in nearside front tyre side-wall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 14,067 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,803 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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M8 VKH is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 M8 VKH, 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.

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M8 VKH is a 1995 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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