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V55 JSW

1999 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 818,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 JSW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 34,936 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,482 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2023 33,481 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 31,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,053 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 30,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,736 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 27,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,492 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 26,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,732 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 24,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,004 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 17,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,478 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V55 JSW is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V55 JSW, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V55 JSW registered?

V55 JSW is a 1999 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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