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Y4 AGO

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AGO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,309 miles

slight play in steering rack centre bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,913 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 369,139 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,711 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 31,415 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,877 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 29,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,957 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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Y4 AGO is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y4 AGO, 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 Y4 AGO registered?

Y4 AGO is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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