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P8 JBH

1997 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,546 mi
Last recorded17,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 819,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 JBH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,546 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024
Pass 6 Apr 2023 15,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 14,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,545 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2016

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,753 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,745 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,183 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,183 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 6,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 64,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 JBH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P8 JBH, 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 P8 JBH registered?

P8 JBH is a 1997 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P8 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 JBH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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