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E686 ECW

1988 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,627 mi
Last recorded17,627 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 ECW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 17,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 17,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 17,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,373 miles

Nearside Rear suspension damper has a slight leak

Offside Rear suspension damper has a slight leak

front wheel close to chassis on lock

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,855 miles

front number plate cracked

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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E686 ECW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E686 ECW, 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 E686 ECW registered?

E686 ECW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E686 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E686 ECW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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