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M8 CPH

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,153 mi
Last recorded16,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CPH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 16,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 15,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 14,709 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 14,709 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 13,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 13,567 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 12,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 8,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 8,424 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 8,203 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 8,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,265 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,668 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,017 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 6,017 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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M8 CPH is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 M8 CPH, 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 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M8 CPH registered?

M8 CPH is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is M8 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 CPH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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