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D969 XAB

1986 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Morgan 4/432,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD969 XAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,054 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,991 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,991 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,976 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 89,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,961 miles

Fault to 2nd speed wiper switch setting

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to nearside inner wing panel

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,928 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,904 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,873 miles

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

Slight "binding" offside front brake caliper

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 89,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,873 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,873 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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D969 XAB is a 1986 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 D969 XAB, 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 D969 XAB registered?

D969 XAB is a 1986 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D969 XAB safe to buy?

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