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N798 HLC

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 HLC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 90,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,895 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 89,895 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 89,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,872 miles

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)

Park brake effort on nearside lower than expected but met overall requirements.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,501 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 28 May 2015 87,385 miles

engine oil leak,poss o/s/r diff seal oil leak,various nylocks just touching and washers missing,earth cables green

Fail 27 May 2015 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak,poss o/s/r diff seal oil leak,various nylocks just touching and washers missing,earth cables green

Pass 1 May 2014 86,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 84,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,231 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 72,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 66,872 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2007 60,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 43,215 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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N798 HLC is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,783 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 N798 HLC, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N798 HLC registered?

N798 HLC is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 21 July 1996.

Is N798 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N798 HLC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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