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Y669 DAB

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,928 mi
Last recorded36,928 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 DAB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 33,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper has a slight smear

Fail 21 Aug 2018 31,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper has a slight smear

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,012 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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Y669 DAB is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 Y669 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y669 DAB registered?

Y669 DAB is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y669 DAB safe to buy?

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