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ORC 253P

1975 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1975 Morgan Plus 846,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 253P
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,466 miles

age cracking in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,085 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,901 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 56,718 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

Does ORC 253P have outstanding finance?

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