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P739 RWS

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,248 mi
Last recorded33,248 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 RWS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,549 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play detected in front suspension kingpins and bushes.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 31,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play detected in front suspension kingpins and bushes.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,342 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)

front bumper mounts loose

nearside front wing stay loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 30,342 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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)

front bumper mounts loose

nearside front wing stay loose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 30,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,699 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,428 miles

minor cracks appearing on all four tyre walls

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,185 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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P739 RWS is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P739 RWS, 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.

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What year was P739 RWS registered?

P739 RWS is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P739 RWS safe to buy?

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