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P860 FRP

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 FRP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 56,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 54,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 50,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 48,567 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 45,699 miles

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

covers obscuring components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,881 miles

covers obscuring components

Pass 5 May 2017 39,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rubber bush ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner bush ()

covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,831 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,757 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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P860 FRP is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P860 FRP, 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.

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What year was P860 FRP registered?

P860 FRP is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P860 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 FRP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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