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Morgan Plus 8

Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 3,528 cc

LAL 520MOT history

LAL 520 is a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 1 Aug 1982. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
65,712 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAL 520
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
1 Aug 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAL 520 was last recorded at 65,712 miles on 11 May 2023, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2018: 64,014 miles, lower than 64,100 miles on 6 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,265 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,712 miles
  • 2021 – 65,265 miles
  • 2020 – 64,968 miles
  • 2018 – 64,014 miles
  • 2017 – 63,897 miles
  • 2016 – 63,649 miles
  • 2015 – 63,433 miles
  • 2014 – 62,997 miles
  • 2013 – 62,094 miles
  • 2012 – 61,985 miles
  • 2011 – 61,635 miles
  • 2010 – 61,153 miles
  • 2009 – 60,996 miles
  • 2008 – 60,782 miles
  • 2007 – 60,315 miles
  • 2006 – 59,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,712 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    198284568656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,265 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    348191571706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail65,249 miles (+281)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    131048767050
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose on lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,968 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    771650403155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,014 miles (-86)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,014 miles
    Test number
    199187020250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,100 miles (+203)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    108627689452
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass63,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    517635046113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,897 miles (+248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    996264992668
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
  9. Pass63,649 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    779411523588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,433 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    288217985484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,997 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    916070974182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,094 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,094 miles
    Test number
    726855373138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,985 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    619507782182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,635 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    126489471136
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  15. Pass61,635 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    389329671114
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
  16. Pass61,153 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,153 miles
    Test number
    212823780159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,996 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    912563389176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,782 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,782 miles
    Test number
    963006058126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,315 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    232999047414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    512422756190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LAL 520

What vehicle is registration LAL 520 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAL 520 on a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 1 Aug 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LAL 520 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LAL 520 expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LAL 520?
The MOT on LAL 520 expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LAL 520 done?
LAL 520 was recorded at 65,712 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 338 miles a year.
Has LAL 520 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAL 520 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LAL 520 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LAL 520 find?
LAL 520 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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