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YNP 1W

1981 Morgan Plus 8

Maroon Petrol 2352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,561 mi
Last recorded50,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan Plus 843,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNP 1W
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,352cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 50,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,489 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,352 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,658 miles

reserve travel on hand-brake just passable

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,095 miles

reserve travel on hand-brake just passable

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 40,572 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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YNP 1W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8 in Maroon with a 2,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YNP 1W, 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.

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What year was YNP 1W registered?

YNP 1W is a 1981 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 May 1981.

Is YNP 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNP 1W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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