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P269 DBL

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,849 mi
Last recorded8,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 DBL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 8,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 8,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 8,368 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components covered in grease

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 8,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 8,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,261 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 8,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 8,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 8,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 7,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 7,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 7,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 7,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,072 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,072 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 7,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,823 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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P269 DBL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P269 DBL, 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.

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What year was P269 DBL registered?

P269 DBL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P269 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 DBL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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