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E394 HAB

1988 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,715 mi
Last recorded32,715 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 HAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 32,715 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 32,715 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 32,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake efficiency low Got better as test progressed. Recommend rear brakes inspected

Fail 25 Oct 2024 32,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake efficiency low Got better as test progressed. Recommend rear brakes inspected

Pass 23 Oct 2023 31,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 30,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked perished especially outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 29,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked perished especially outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder quite badly perished, cracking around edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,062 miles

n/s/f tyre tread and wall has small cracks

o/s/f tyre tread and wall starting to crack

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,062 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre tread and wall has small cracks

o/s/f tyre tread and wall starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,576 miles

pittman arm ,idler arm and both outer trackrod end boots are split and deteriorating but not allowing increase of dirt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,573 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

slight lift on n/s lower suspension joint

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,745 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,608 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,608 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,123 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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E394 HAB is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E394 HAB, 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 E394 HAB registered?

E394 HAB is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E394 HAB safe to buy?

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