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PLA 935W

1980 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,535 mi
Last recorded19,535 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Morgan Plus 845,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 935W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 19,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,252 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front water hose from expansion bottle burnt needs to secured

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight cracks (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 19,160 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,679 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp pattern poor

play/movement in both side front bottom king/pin swivel units

slight movement in nearside front hub to body slider plate

washer output poor

Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,631 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp pattern poor

play/movement in both side front bottom king/pin swivel units

slight movement in nearside front hub to body slider plate

washer output poor

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,324 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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PLA 935W is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,711 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 PLA 935W, 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 46 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLA 935W?

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What year was PLA 935W registered?

PLA 935W is a 1980 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 September 1980.

Is PLA 935W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 935W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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