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Morgan Plus 8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S8 JECMOT history

S8 JEC is a blue petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 8 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2020 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 20,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2020
Mileage
20,138 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2020
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 JEC was last recorded at 20,138 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,050 miles · 19 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,138 miles
  • 2019 – 20,050 miles
  • 2018 – 18,750 miles
  • 2017 – 18,087 miles
  • 2016 – 17,529 miles
  • 2015 – 16,147 miles
  • 2014 – 15,560 miles
  • 2013 – 15,426 miles
  • 2012 – 15,380 miles
  • 2011 – 14,924 miles
  • 2010 – 14,207 miles
  • 2009 – 13,572 miles
  • 2008 – 12,812 miles
  • 2007 – 12,315 miles
  • 2006 – 12,151 miles
  • 2005 – 11,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail20,138 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail20,138 miles (+88)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,138 miles
    Test number
    982835098480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  2. Pass20,050 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    779909738409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,750 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,750 miles
    Test number
    268295759919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,087 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,087 miles
    Test number
    551325081468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,529 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,529 miles
    Test number
    357048165175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,147 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    362433256974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,560 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    178276314283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,426 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    649075133260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,380 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,380 miles
    Test number
    175686932287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,924 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,924 miles
    Test number
    717454841270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,207 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,207 miles
    Test number
    711877630202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,572 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,572 miles
    Test number
    694180849218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,812 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,812 miles
    Test number
    310312748245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,315 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,315 miles
    Test number
    263543647200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,151 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,151 miles
    Test number
    921304136298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,751 miles
    Test number
    790170135238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 JEC

Does S8 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 JEC expired on 23 Sept 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 JEC?
The MOT on S8 JEC expired on 23 Sept 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 JEC done?
S8 JEC was recorded at 20,138 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 403 miles a year.
Has S8 JEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JEC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 JEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 JEC find?
S8 JEC failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coolant leak.

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