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VGD 399

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,935 mi
Last recorded9,935 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGD 399
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 9,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 8,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 6,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 1,154 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 1,103 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 2,123 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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VGD 399 is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,013 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 VGD 399, 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 25 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VGD 399 registered?

VGD 399 is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is VGD 399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGD 399 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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