1997 Morgan Plus 8 3.9L Petrol · NIB 2015
1997 Morgan Plus 8 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 02/06/1997. Recorded mileage 38,509 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MORGAN PLUS 8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3947cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
NIB 2015 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 38,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NIB 2015 Mileage History
- 19/05/202337,905 mi
- 12/07/202438,246 mi+341 mi
- 07/07/202538,477 mi+231 mi
- 12/08/202638,499 mi+22 mi
- 20/08/202638,509 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NIB 2015 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 1997 Morgan Plus 8 (NIB 2015) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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