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389ZS49

1981 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,917 mi
Last recorded80,917 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration389ZS49
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,917 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,489 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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389ZS49 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 389ZS49, 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 45 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 389ZS49 registered?

389ZS49 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is 389ZS49 safe to buy?

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