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P12 JKS

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,858 mi
Last recorded18,858 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JKS
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 17,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 16,606 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,602 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant slight leak from engine block core plug and radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 14,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant slight leak from engine block core plug and radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 13,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 13,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 12,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,925 miles

Brake servo operation appears very subtle.

There is play in the steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,180 miles

Overall steering system freeplay is 11-12mm (limit 13mm).

Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Overall steering system freeplay is 11-12mm (limit 13mm).

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 11,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,554 miles

There is a coolant leak, in exspansion bottle area.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,504 miles

clutch pedal rubber is absent †offside front side light lens loose

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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P12 JKS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,760 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 P12 JKS, 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 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P12 JKS registered?

P12 JKS is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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