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V238 OTW

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,191 mi
Last recorded14,191 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 OTW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 14,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,740 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 12,740 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2011

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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V238 OTW is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 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 V238 OTW, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V238 OTW registered?

V238 OTW is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V238 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 OTW 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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