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A16 HNT

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,298 mi
Last recorded50,298 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HNT
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,298 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 50,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

near side and off side tyres are 2007, near side front 2006, osf 1992. off side rear perrised in the wall.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 49,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,674 miles

start of corrosion nearside chassis

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion / shock pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion / shock pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

start of corrosion nearside chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 48,062 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 48,061 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 47,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise o/s front bonnet catch missing

Pass 29 May 2014 47,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,293 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,910 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE FUEL FILLER HOSE VERY PERISHED

ADVISE O/S BONNET MISSING FRONT CATCH

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE FUEL FILLER HOSE VERY PERISHED

ADVISE O/S BONNET MISSING FRONT CATCH

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all track rod ends boots split

advise o/s/f bonnet catch missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,572 miles

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bonnet catch missing

wiper blade splines worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bonnet catch missing

wiper blade splines worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,565 miles

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,565 miles

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

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,936 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise baffles loose in centre section

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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A16 HNT is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 HNT, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 HNT is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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