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C250 VUE

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,322 mi
Last recorded72,322 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 VUE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,322 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))

Pass 2 May 2024 72,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 72,298 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Pass 4 May 2023 72,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,145 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,997 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,997 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 71,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,507 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,301 miles

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

nearside front king pin has slight play

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 May 2012 71,240 miles

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

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 18 May 2012 71,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,875 miles

rear fog light operates through rear screen switch

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,545 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,545 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,898 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,892 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 69,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,451 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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C250 VUE is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 40,260 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 C250 VUE, 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 41 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C250 VUE registered?

C250 VUE is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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