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P462 SNO

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 SNO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 39,544 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,926 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,926 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 36,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,272 miles

n/s/r exhaust mounting split and in poor condition

steering rack gaitor split but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,068 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,323 miles

n/s number plate light top bulb not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,088 miles

n/s inner track rod joint worn and in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,532 miles

slight free play in n/s track rod inner mounting

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,382 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,840 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,840 miles

Steering rack worn

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,764 miles

Movement in o/s & n/s front kingpin bushes (worn to limit)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,162 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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P462 SNO is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P462 SNO, 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 P462 SNO?

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What year was P462 SNO registered?

P462 SNO is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P462 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 SNO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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