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P317 LSR

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,037 mi
Last recorded5,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 LSR
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 5,037 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 1,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 1,650 miles

offside manifold gasket weeping gasses.

play in steering wheel colom.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 1,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 1,551 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 1,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 536 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 306 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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P317 LSR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P317 LSR, 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 P317 LSR registered?

P317 LSR is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P317 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 LSR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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