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P328 XDE

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 XDE
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 122,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 122,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight play upper mounting bush

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight play upper mounting bush

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,124 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edge

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,977 miles

slight play on steering rack centre banjo,s

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P328 XDE is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P328 XDE, 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 P328 XDE registered?

P328 XDE is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P328 XDE safe to buy?

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