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ALY 438Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,616 mi
Last recorded26,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 438Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 20,569 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,052 miles

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 17 Jul 2013 14,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 14,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,446 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 97,501 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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ALY 438Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 ALY 438Y, 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 44 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 ALY 438Y registered?

ALY 438Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is ALY 438Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 438Y shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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