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A596 TMJ

1984 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,263 mi
Last recorded68,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Morgan 4/440,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA596 TMJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,263 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,550 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 66,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,451 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,326 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,783 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,258 miles

o/s and n/s chassis corroded in non perscribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 63,490 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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A596 TMJ is a 1984 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1984 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 40,550 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 A596 TMJ, 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 42 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A596 TMJ registered?

A596 TMJ is a 1984 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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