MOT Status
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29,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil weeping around the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifolds (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?
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VUY 1G is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUY 1G, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VUY 1G registered?
VUY 1G is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 8 July 1997.
Is VUY 1G safe to buy?
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