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E11 OBE

1997 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,094 mi
Last recorded21,094 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 OBE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,094 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 20,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 20,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,117 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main battery earth lead/strap (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel hose from electronic fuel pump starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,071 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,732 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

offside wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,182 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,323 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 17,323 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,113 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,459 miles

expansion tank has been repaired but is leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak around oil filter area

slight gearbox oil leak from rear oil seal

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,457 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,690 miles

very slight rubbing of front wheels on steering stops

Fail 21 Oct 2009 10,690 miles

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

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

very slight rubbing of front wheels on steering stops

Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 9,234 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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E11 OBE is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 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 E11 OBE, 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E11 OBE registered?

E11 OBE is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is E11 OBE safe to buy?

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