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X988 HLH

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,812 mi
Last recorded17,812 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 HLH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 17,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 17,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,788 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,834 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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X988 HLH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X988 HLH, 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 X988 HLH registered?

X988 HLH is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X988 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 HLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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