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ONS 316V

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONS 316V
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 64,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,623 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 64,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 64,029 miles

Direction indicators not working x 4 (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sump has slight damage

Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sump has slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,845 miles

2 clamps missing on exhaust

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,624 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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ONS 316V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 ONS 316V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ONS 316V registered?

ONS 316V is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 25 April 1980.

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