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PAB 276Y

1982 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,207 mi
Last recorded56,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Morgan Plus 853,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 276Y
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,183 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,130 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,509 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls & between tread cracked heavily(no cords visable @ time of test)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,684 miles

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

wipers starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,684 miles

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

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

wipers starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,858 miles

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

n/s/f suspension slight lift

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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PAB 276Y is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PAB 276Y, 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 PAB 276Y registered?

PAB 276Y is a 1982 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is PAB 276Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAB 276Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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