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V8 PLU

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PLU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 33,681 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 33,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 33,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 33,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,088 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 31,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,246 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,224 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 26,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,522 miles

Windscreen not fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 23,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,380 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 15,997 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 15,991 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V8 PLU is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,875 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 V8 PLU, 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 23 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V8 PLU registered?

V8 PLU is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is V8 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 PLU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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