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E358 FSA

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

74,164 mi
Last recorded74,164 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 FSA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,164 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,612 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 72,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,542 miles

Offside Front lower swivel pin bush slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,540 miles

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

Offside Front lower swivel pin bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,949 miles

Offside Front lower swivel bush slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower bush slightly worn

Offside Front Lower bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,736 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,733 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,297 miles

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

Nearside Front lower bush has slight wear

Fail 23 Feb 2017 65,297 miles

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

Nearside Front lower bush has slight wear

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,584 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,390 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside front king pin has slight wear

Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside front king pin has slight wear

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside front inner wing corroded, not in a prescribed area

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,497 miles

offside front inner wing corroded, not in a prescribed area

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,014 miles

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

offside and nearside chassis corroded, not in prescribed area's

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 13 Mar 2012 59,014 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside chassis corroded, not in prescribed area's

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,211 miles

windscreen cracked on nearside outside of swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,761 miles

nearside chassis slightly corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside chassis slightly corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,843 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,840 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 49,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,144 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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E358 FSA is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 E358 FSA, 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 E358 FSA registered?

E358 FSA is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 28 July 1988.

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