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P646 VFV

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

20,626 mi
Last recorded20,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 VFV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,584 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,282 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 16,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,196 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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P646 VFV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P646 VFV, 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 P646 VFV registered?

P646 VFV is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P646 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 VFV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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