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P888 MMC

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,042 mi
Last recorded45,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 MMC
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both tyres 19yrs old

Nearside Rear tyre 19 yrs old

Offside Rear tyre 28 yrs old

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

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

Rear both wheels binding

Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,037 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,571 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,310 miles

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,299 miles

n/s washer jet loose

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,638 miles

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s inner rack bush worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,358 miles

Both front kingpins worn

Slight play in o/s steering link bush

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,574 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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P888 MMC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P888 MMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P888 MMC registered?

P888 MMC is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is P888 MMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 MMC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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