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P148 RYO

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,236 mi
Last recorded15,236 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 RYO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 15,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside seat belt twisted

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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P148 RYO is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,783 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 P148 RYO, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P148 RYO?

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What year was P148 RYO registered?

P148 RYO is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P148 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 RYO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P148 RYO have outstanding finance?

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