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P226 CWP

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 CWP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 25,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 20,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 19,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,847 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 16,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,941 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,523 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 13,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,809 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,501 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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P226 CWP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P226 CWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P226 CWP?

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What year was P226 CWP registered?

P226 CWP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P226 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 CWP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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