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X 90

1988 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,147 mi
Last recorded28,147 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Morgan Plus 834,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX 90
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 25,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 19,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 18,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 18,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,326 miles

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

all tyres perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,127 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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X 90 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 X 90, 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 38 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X 90 registered?

X 90 is a 1988 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is X 90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for X 90 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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