1996 Morgan Plus 8 3.9L Petrol · P388 GON
1996 Morgan Plus 8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 65,195 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P388 GON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 65,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P388 GON Mileage History
- 13/12/202362,520 mi
- 23/08/202462,625 mi+105 mi
- 29/08/202462,641 mi+16 mi
- 27/08/202564,841 mi+2,200 mi
- 26/08/202665,195 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P388 GON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Morgan Plus 8 (P388 GON) between December 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”.
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