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P17 BEL

1997 Morgan 4/4

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 BEL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023
Pass 22 Apr 2022 31,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 28,239 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 178,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2008 11,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,279 miles

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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P17 BEL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P17 BEL, 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P17 BEL registered?

P17 BEL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P17 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 BEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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