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C318 BYV

1985 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,519 mi
Last recorded77,519 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 BYV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,519 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,519 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,973 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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C318 BYV is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C318 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C318 BYV?

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What year was C318 BYV registered?

C318 BYV is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C318 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 BYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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