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PIL 8218

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,254 mi
Last recorded47,254 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8218
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 47,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 47,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 47,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 46,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2020
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,478 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,648 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,264 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,127 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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PIL 8218 is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PIL 8218, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIL 8218 registered?

PIL 8218 is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is PIL 8218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 8218 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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