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L88 SPY

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,810 mi
Last recorded38,810 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SPY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 38,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 35,900 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking around the whole circumference of the tread border line pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,323 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,747 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,686 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 22,680 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,994 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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L88 SPY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 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 L88 SPY, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L88 SPY registered?

L88 SPY is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is L88 SPY safe to buy?

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