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CAX 999V

1979 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,275 mi
Last recorded14,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 999V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 14,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 13,863 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 13,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,494 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 13,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 13,308 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,097 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust rubber split

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust rubber split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,762 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 12,760 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 12,536 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 12,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,705 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 10,704 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CAX 999V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 47,582 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 CAX 999V, 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 47 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAX 999V registered?

CAX 999V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CAX 999V safe to buy?

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