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P8 GTB

1996 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,334 mi
Last recorded27,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Morgan Plus 820,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GTB
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,334 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,328 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,571 miles

advise exhaust front pipes corroded slight blow

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

grease noted to nearside front strut

grease noted to offside front strut

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,046 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,085 miles

oil leaks & coolant leak

play in track rods inner joints

Fail 4 Oct 2007 21,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil leaks & coolant leak

play in track rods inner joints

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,771 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front suspension wet with oil/grease

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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P8 GTB is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P8 GTB, 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 P8 GTB registered?

P8 GTB is a 1996 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P8 GTB safe to buy?

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