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R896 YTF

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,115 mi
Last recorded25,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 YTF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 22,392 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,432 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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R896 YTF is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R896 YTF, 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 R896 YTF registered?

R896 YTF is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R896 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 YTF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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