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CEA 269Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 269Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,298 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,277 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2019 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Triangle strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 85,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Triangle strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 85,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 84,991 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,967 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside King pin is 60% worn

Offside Kingpin is 70% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,024 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age related cracking to tyres offside rear, nearside rear, nearside front.

slight brake bind offside front.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,300 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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CEA 269Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 CEA 269Y, 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 44 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEA 269Y registered?

CEA 269Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is CEA 269Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEA 269Y shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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