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V272 HBY

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,065 mi
Last recorded29,065 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 HBY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,422 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,567 miles

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

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,811 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,848 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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V272 HBY is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V272 HBY, 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 V272 HBY registered?

V272 HBY is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V272 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V272 HBY shows 9 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.

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