MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
age cracking in nearside front tyre
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
age cracking in nearside front tyre
front brake pads wearing low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
age cracks in nearside front tyre
dampness around fuel tank area,but no obvious leaks evident
slight "up & down" movement in column
wear in both front lower trunions
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
age cracks in nearside front tyre
dampness around fuel tank area,but no obvious leaks evident
slight "up & down" movement in column
wear in both front lower trunions
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear flexi brake hose starting to crack
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ORC 253P is a 1975 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1975 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 46,861 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 ORC 253P, 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 51 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ORC 253P?
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What year was ORC 253P registered?
ORC 253P is a 1975 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1975.
Is ORC 253P safe to buy?
The MOT history for ORC 253P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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