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C953 YPR

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,094 mi
Last recorded18,094 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 YPR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 18,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 17,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 17,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,690 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 15,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,428 miles

All tyres perished.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,965 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 14,965 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,863 miles

small splits appearing in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 14,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering box has slight play

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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C953 YPR is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C953 YPR, 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 C953 YPR registered?

C953 YPR is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C953 YPR safe to buy?

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