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15 ACT

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 ACT
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,076 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 16,787 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,712 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,287 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 16,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,866 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,866 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,468 miles

advise n/s rear tyre inner and outer side wall condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,284 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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15 ACT is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 15 ACT, 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 29 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 15 ACT?

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What year was 15 ACT registered?

15 ACT is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 15 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 ACT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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