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C443 CES

1986 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,731 mi
Last recorded38,731 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 CES
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,731 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 38,731 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 38,141 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 37,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,413 miles

advise front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Sep 2020 36,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,515 miles

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 33,884 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,465 miles

n/s f bottom trunnion joint worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,456 miles

play at nearside front stub joint.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,242 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,005 miles

front brake pads at around 2mm.

offside front brake sticking on quite badly.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,366 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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C443 CES is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 32,712 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 C443 CES, 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 40 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C443 CES registered?

C443 CES is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C443 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 CES shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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