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NPH 597P

1976 Morgan Plus 8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,027 mi
Last recorded73,027 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan Plus 841,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 597P
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,998 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,484 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,607 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,607 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,060 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,970 miles

Horn weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,120 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,120 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NPH 597P is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 NPH 597P, 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 50 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPH 597P registered?

NPH 597P is a 1976 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 February 1976.

Is NPH 597P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 597P shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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