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ORX 513X

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 513X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake performance low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,295 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front suspension units (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 54,295 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

oil leak from nearside and offside front suspension units

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,441 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box has slight play in sector shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from nearside and offside front suspension units

Fail 21 Aug 2018 53,441 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from nearside and offside front suspension units

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,610 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside centre exhaust mount split

Oil filled front suspension units have slight leaks

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,460 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

has slight relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,460 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported n/s rear silencer rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

has slight relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

bonnet strap broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,069 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

cracking on nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,539 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,799 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,323 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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ORX 513X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 ORX 513X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ORX 513X registered?

ORX 513X is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 May 1982.

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