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P418 SYF

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,353 mi
Last recorded30,353 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 SYF
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 29,527 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 29,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,478 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,345 miles

reversing lamp not working

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,245 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking oil onto rear brake plate.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,413 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 17,690 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,954 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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P418 SYF is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P418 SYF, 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 P418 SYF registered?

P418 SYF is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P418 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 SYF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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