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E413 VUS

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,727 mi
Last recorded50,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 VUS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,727 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight oil leak from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 50,727 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Slight oil leak from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower suspension joints have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,960 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 48,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,570 miles

chassis corosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,056 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main brake pipe under seal covered

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2010

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main brake pipe undersill covered.

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise chassis and floor support panels are heavily patched and undersealed making it difficult to ascertain integrity of welding

slight play on various steering and suspension joints

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,093 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,540 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 25,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

colant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,926 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 19,914 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E413 VUS is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 E413 VUS, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E413 VUS registered?

E413 VUS is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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