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OHH 258W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,674 mi
Last recorded25,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHH 258W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 25,674 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box shaft has slight play

Fail 5 May 2009 23,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box shaft has slight play

Pass 7 May 2008 23,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,769 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 20,900 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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OHH 258W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHH 258W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHH 258W registered?

OHH 258W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 July 1981.

Is OHH 258W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHH 258W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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