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N8 TAP

1996 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,891 mi
Last recorded23,891 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 TAP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 23,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 23,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 22,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 22,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 19,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 19,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 17,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 14,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,797 miles

tyres are cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 13,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 11,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 9,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 9,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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N8 TAP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N8 TAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N8 TAP?

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What year was N8 TAP registered?

N8 TAP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N8 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 TAP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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