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YAD 231X

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAD 231X
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,087 miles

SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FILTER HOUSING

Fail 10 Apr 2007 37,077 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FILTER HOUSING

Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,608 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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YAD 231X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 YAD 231X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAD 231X?

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What year was YAD 231X registered?

YAD 231X is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is YAD 231X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAD 231X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAD 231X have outstanding finance?

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