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V334 HAB

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Yellow Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,403 mi
Last recorded48,403 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV334 HAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 48,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S and O/S steering damper blade has excessive movement.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,188 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear, slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower uj,, connects to rack (2.1.5)

rear fog light switch sticky

reverse light not working

vehicle struggled slightly to pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check

windscreen wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

Fail 30 Nov 2016 45,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear, slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower uj,, connects to rack (2.1.5)

rear fog light switch sticky

reverse light not working

vehicle struggled slightly to pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check

windscreen wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

Pass 1 Dec 2015

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in place (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside rear wheel arch panel

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

steering rack, slight wear/play

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in place (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside rear wheel arch panel

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,802 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)

front top rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front top rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,156 miles

Corossion to front damper casings.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,918 miles

Front brake condition poor.

O/S/F spring/king pin condition poor.

Slight play in O/S/F spring locator.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake condition poor.

Front spring/ suspension condition poor.

Oil leak from front king pin lubricators.

Slight play in both spring retaining plates.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,713 miles

N/S exhaust mounting perished.

Slight movement in both front king pins.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 26,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S exhaust mounting perished.

Slight movement in both front king pins.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,642 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded (N/S)

Exhaust mounts perishing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,836 miles

N/S exhaust mountings slightly perished.

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 21,836 miles

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

N/S exhaust mountings slightly perished.

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 16,470 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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V334 HAB is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Yellow with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V334 HAB, 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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V334 HAB is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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