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DLD 16Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

18,296 mi
Last recorded18,296 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLD 16Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 17,971 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 17,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 15,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,680 miles

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

o/s/r under body corroded ( bumper mount area ) not excessive.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 9,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,108 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 5,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 3,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 3,632 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 137 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,489 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 85,571 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,571 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 83,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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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DLD 16Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DLD 16Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLD 16Y registered?

DLD 16Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is DLD 16Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLD 16Y shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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