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P861 FRP

1997 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,738 mi
Last recorded18,738 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 FRP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 18,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 16,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 15,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 14,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,840 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,042 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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P861 FRP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P861 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 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 P861 FRP registered?

P861 FRP is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P861 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 FRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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