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N526 HTE

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,145 mi
Last recorded37,145 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 HTE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 37,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,209 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 33,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner rack joints worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,376 miles

o/s/r brake back plate greasy

slight play to inner steering track rod bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,041 miles

some play in nearside bottom trunion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,384 miles

wear to n/s lower susp bush

wear to rack and o/s rack inner bush

Fail 28 Mar 2007 11,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,396 miles

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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N526 HTE is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N526 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N526 HTE?

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What year was N526 HTE registered?

N526 HTE is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N526 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 HTE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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