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N20 ALA

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,099 mi
Last recorded26,099 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 ALA
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 26,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 23,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounts broken on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch fluid looks low

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 16,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 12,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 12,277 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,257 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 12,123 miles

Slight binding on O/S rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 11,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,842 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 10,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,094 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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N20 ALA is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N20 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N20 ALA registered?

N20 ALA is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is N20 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 ALA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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