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J8 ATE

2016 Morgan Plus 4

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,321 mi
Last recorded6,321 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Morgan Plus 49,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ATE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 6,321 miles

perking brake just met requirement

Pass 18 Mar 2025 5,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 5,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 4,973 miles

horn sound

Fail 14 Mar 2024 4,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

horn sound

Pass 28 Feb 2023 4,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 3,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 3,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 3,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 2,714 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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J8 ATE is a 2016 Morgan Plus 4 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,423 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 ATE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 10 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J8 ATE registered?

J8 ATE is a 2016 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is J8 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 ATE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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