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DRS 86J

1989 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Morgan 4/432,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 86J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 45,687 miles

steering box leaking oil slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

MANUAL STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,376 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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DRS 86J is a 1989 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 32,350 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 DRS 86J, 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 37 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 86J registered?

DRS 86J is a 1989 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is DRS 86J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 86J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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