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Y474 PES

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,850 mi
Last recorded22,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 PES
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 22,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 22,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,614 miles

master cylinder area has a light misting of oil but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2014 20,966 miles

both rear tyres wearing low centre of tread

Pass 23 May 2013 20,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 20,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,722 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges

handbrake comes up high

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play from offside inner steering joint

Fail 10 May 2007 19,413 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 18,886 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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Y474 PES is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y474 PES, 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 Y474 PES registered?

Y474 PES is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y474 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 PES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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