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1226 VU

1993 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,780 mi
Last recorded49,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 430,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1226 VU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 49,780 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 49,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,433 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 49,433 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,558 miles

Nearside Front body support beam fouling top suspension mount

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all exhaust rubber mountions perished and split

offside headlamp glass cracked and beam reflector slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,277 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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1226 VU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 30,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1226 VU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1226 VU registered?

1226 VU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is 1226 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1226 VU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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