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E272 YHC

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,301 mi
Last recorded31,301 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 YHC
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 31,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,723 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 30,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 29,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,802 miles

Offside Front slight play in king pin

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 29 Sep 2021 27,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,954 miles

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

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

oil leak not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 25,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 23,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,348 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 4,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 873 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,119 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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E272 YHC is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 E272 YHC, 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E272 YHC registered?

E272 YHC is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E272 YHC safe to buy?

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