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VGA 92W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGA 92W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,085 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front and both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 76,894 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have light cracking

n/s exhaust mounting broken but system still well supported

Pass 7 May 2013 76,894 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have light cracking

n/s exhaust mounting broken but system still well supported

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,847 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspension kingpin bushes.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 76,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Satisfactory repair to cracked rear number plate

Pass 29 Apr 2011 76,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Satisfactory repair to cracked rear number plate

Pass 12 May 2010 76,448 miles

All brakes binding slightly

Repairs to exhaust appear satisfactory

Slight damage/crack to rear number plate

Fail 12 May 2010 76,448 miles

All brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Repairs to exhaust appear satisfactory

Slight damage/crack to rear number plate

Pass 29 May 2009 76,320 miles

Slight wear in o/s kingpin/bushes

Fail 28 May 2009 76,320 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Slight wear in o/s kingpin/bushes

Pass 16 May 2007 76,116 miles

Possible slight binding at n/s and o/s rear brake.

Pass 9 May 2006 75,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 75,835 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VGA 92W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 VGA 92W, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGA 92W registered?

VGA 92W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 June 1981.

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