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CPR 797Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 797Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,811 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubbing On Chassis. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Rear Wheels. Knock On Needs Tightening.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 59,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,259 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,259 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,958 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,212 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 562,160 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,171 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side wooden timbers rotton

tail pipe fouling on tyre

wiring on front fouling front tyres on lock

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,901 miles

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

offside wood panelling rotten

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,186 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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CPR 797Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 CPR 797Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CPR 797Y registered?

CPR 797Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is CPR 797Y safe to buy?

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