CarVerify

Free Car Check

N985 PYF

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 PYF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,204 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 66,347 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

fuel pipe perishing slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 63,640 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,170 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,918 miles

Nearside Rear drum brake has slight end float

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Front king pin has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside Front shock absorber remote grease pipe broken out of retaining nut

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,355 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
Full Morgan Plus 8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N985 PYF is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N985 PYF, 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 N985 PYF?

You can check the full history of N985 PYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N985 PYF registered?

N985 PYF is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N985 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N985 PYF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N985 PYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N985 PYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.