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A801 YEP

1983 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,080 mi
Last recorded38,080 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA801 YEP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 38,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,270 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering column hsa slight play in a universal joint.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,034 miles

slight oil seepage from steering box

steering column shaft has slight play in lower universal joint

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,536 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 30,530 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability king pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability king pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 27,578 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre close to fouling a part of the vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,623 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre close to fouling a part of the vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose-caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 21,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose-caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 8,817 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 3,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 93,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,972 miles

Slight play in both front king pins.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,458 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,186 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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A801 YEP is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A801 YEP, 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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What year was A801 YEP registered?

A801 YEP is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A801 YEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A801 YEP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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