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PBH 59W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 59W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,053 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,053 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise. clutch pedal siezed. centre exaust mounts split. age related splits rear tyres.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,848 miles

advise. clutch pedal siezed. centre exaust mounts split. age related splits rear tyres.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,726 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,389 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,389 miles

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,936 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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PBH 59W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 PBH 59W, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBH 59W registered?

PBH 59W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is PBH 59W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBH 59W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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