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Y70 HCS

2008 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,423 mi
Last recorded17,423 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan Plus 416,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 HCS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 17,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 17,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 16,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 16,895 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 16,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension slight leak wrong grease used.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 14,329 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 13,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 1,499 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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Y70 HCS is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 16,636 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y70 HCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y70 HCS registered?

Y70 HCS is a 2008 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is Y70 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 HCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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