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UXA 464

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,588 mi
Last recorded59,588 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXA 464
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,588 miles

Nearside Front king pin stiff in up and down movement

Fail 13 Aug 2025 59,588 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin stiff in up and down movement

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 57,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 54,715 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,182 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 54,182 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,685 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,514 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,837 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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UXA 464 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UXA 464, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UXA 464?

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What year was UXA 464 registered?

UXA 464 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is UXA 464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXA 464 shows 24 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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