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C515 XFD

1985 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

6,352 mi
Last recorded6,352 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Morgan 4/440,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC515 XFD
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 6,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 5,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 5,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 4,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 4,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 3,979 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 3,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated by grease (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BRAKE DRUM (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 3,928 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 3,878 miles

Offside Front o/s/f suspension lower trunion/swivel has slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2018 3,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f suspension lower trunion/swivel has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2017 3,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 3,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 3,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 3,780 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 3,780 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 3,548 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 3,548 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 3,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,506 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,482 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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C515 XFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C515 XFD, 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 C515 XFD registered?

C515 XFD is a 1985 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 November 1985.

Is C515 XFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C515 XFD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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