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P857 FRP

1996 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,563 mi
Last recorded17,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 FRP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 17,563 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 17,549 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Excesive exhaust blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 17,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 16,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 16,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 15,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 14,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 13,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,483 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,156 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode and blow slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,465 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2007 10,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,893 miles

chassi no on vehicle and chassi no on database do no exactly match (0 after the D is missing on database)

slight wear in king pin bushes

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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P857 FRP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 P857 FRP, 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 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P857 FRP registered?

P857 FRP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P857 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 FRP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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