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H297 SUY

1991 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Morgan Plus 832,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 SUY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 25,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,178 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,489 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 24,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 24,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,217 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 24,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,563 miles

Both front tyres 23 years old !!!!!

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,850 miles

Play at steering. Movement at steering rack.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,371 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 18,371 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H297 SUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 32,623 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 H297 SUY, 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 35 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H297 SUY registered?

H297 SUY is a 1991 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H297 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H297 SUY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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