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CJH 401V

1979 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,307 mi
Last recorded54,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJH 401V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,582 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,896 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 47,891 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,471 miles

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

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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CJH 401V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CJH 401V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJH 401V registered?

CJH 401V is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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The MOT history for CJH 401V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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