CarVerify

Free Car Check

P815 YAX

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi
4 checks still locked for this Morgan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 YAX
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 55,737 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,882 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective x3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2016
Fail 14 Jul 2016

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and /s (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s lower trunions (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches to bulkhead slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch anti slip missing

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches to bulkhead slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,370 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 369,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,312 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
Full Morgan Plus 4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P815 YAX is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P815 YAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P815 YAX?

You can check the full history of P815 YAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P815 YAX registered?

P815 YAX is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P815 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 YAX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P815 YAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P815 YAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.