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R660 NUY

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,968 mi
Last recorded2,968 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 NUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 2,968 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 2,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 1,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 1,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Valance Cracked (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 1,395 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 1,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,811 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 10,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010
Pass 25 Aug 2009
Pass 15 Aug 2008
Pass 14 Aug 2007
Fail 14 Aug 2007

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,678 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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R660 NUY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 R660 NUY, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R660 NUY registered?

R660 NUY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R660 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 NUY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R660 NUY have outstanding finance?

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