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S81 NNH

1998 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

18,295 mi
Last recorded18,295 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 818,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 NNH
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 18,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 18,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 18,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 18,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,082 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 18,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 17,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 17,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 17,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,088 miles

all tyres getting low and perished

fuel filler neck rubber pipe starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2016 17,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres getting low and perished

fuel filler neck rubber pipe starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,995 miles

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

n.s. exhaust mounts broken, rear tyres low depths.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,995 miles

n.s. exhaust mounts broken, rear tyres low depths.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,765 miles

n.s. exh. mounts split, weep n.s.f. suspension unit?.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,538 miles

n.s. centre exhaust mounts broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,292 miles

both n.s. cotton reel exhaust mounts broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,176 miles

centre/rear exhaust mounts broken.(2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,612 miles

centre exhaust mounts split, engine oil leaks.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,407 miles

n.s. centre exhaust mountings in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,763 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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S81 NNH is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S81 NNH, 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 S81 NNH registered?

S81 NNH is a 1998 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S81 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 NNH 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.

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