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X253 TKK

2000 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Morgan Plus 821,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 TKK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left bank cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 30,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,290 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated tank filler tube - MPS0440 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front upper wing stay fixing insecure on chassis

Fail 26 Aug 2022 30,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated tank filler tube - MPS0440 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front upper wing stay fixing insecure on chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,272 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,565 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,008 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 23,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 21,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,798 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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X253 TKK is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,287 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 X253 TKK, 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 26 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X253 TKK registered?

X253 TKK is a 2000 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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