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24 YPC

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

41,358 mi
Last recorded41,358 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 YPC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,358 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 36,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 35,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,585 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 32,567 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached *the rear arm is not secure* (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 28,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 25,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 25,257 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,093 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 25,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 24,628 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,628 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust cotton reel mountings deteriorating

fuel pipe from pump to tank perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust cotton reel mountings deteriorating

fuel pipe from pump to tank perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe to pump perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2012 23,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe to pump perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2011 22,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 22,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust cotton reels broken

slight wear in steering track rod centre bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,358 miles

centre exhaust cotton reels broken

slight wear in steering track rod centre bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to show wear

Fail 17 May 2008 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres starting to split on outer walls

nearside rear hub seal seaping

offside rear tyre showing wear and outer wall perishing

steering bushes on inner ends of track rods showing wear

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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24 YPC is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1996 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,783 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 24 YPC, 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 30 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 24 YPC registered?

24 YPC is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is 24 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 YPC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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