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Morgan +8 MOT Results

84.2% pass rate
from 240 tests in 2021
(46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Morgan +8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.7% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.42% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.42% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.42% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Suspension
    • 0.42% fail on Axles
      • 0.42% fail on King pins
  • 0.42% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.42% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.42% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.42% fail on Tyres
    • 0.42% fail on Condition