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P890 TRL

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

52,170 mi
Last recorded52,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 TRL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,431 miles

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

parking brake efficency just met at 16%

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more bounce in n\s compared to o\s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,569 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,902 miles

tap test LSD

Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,526 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,632 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P890 TRL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 P890 TRL, 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

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What year was P890 TRL registered?

P890 TRL is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 12 October 1996.

Is P890 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 TRL shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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