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P519 OKL

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,816 mi
Last recorded9,816 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 OKL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,686 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,596 miles

o/s exhaust rubber broken but system still surported

steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,379 miles

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

o/s front exhaust rubber mount brocken but still supported adequately

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,952 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 8,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,829 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 7,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P519 OKL is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P519 OKL, 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 P519 OKL registered?

P519 OKL is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P519 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 OKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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