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BUY 650

1988 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,654 mi
Last recorded38,654 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 650
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,613 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,545 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,527 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,527 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 38,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BUY 650 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 BUY 650, 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 38 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 BUY 650 registered?

BUY 650 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is BUY 650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 650 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUY 650 have outstanding finance?

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