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DAH 521

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAH 521
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Making contact with shock absorber on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Making contact with shock absorber on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp operation adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,806 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate cracked

Rear axle prop shaft seal leaking oil

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking middle of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switched from dipbeam to main beam (4.1.3 (a))

Rear axle prop shaft seal leaking oil

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 89,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre appears to be fouling part of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,940 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre appears to be fouling part of the suspension

nearside rear tyre appears to be fouling part of the vehicle

offside front tyre appears to be fouling part of the suspension

washer bottle insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,940 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre appears to be fouling part of the suspension

nearside rear tyre appears to be fouling part of the vehicle

offside front tyre appears to be fouling part of the suspension

washer bottle insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,242 miles

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

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

headlamp reflectors slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,312 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,304 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 81,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 79,404 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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DAH 521 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 DAH 521, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DAH 521 registered?

DAH 521 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is DAH 521 safe to buy?

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