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E688 ECW

1988 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,120 mi
Last recorded69,120 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 ECW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,094 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,931 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,662 miles

near/side front brake pads getting worn down

Pass 17 May 2013 68,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,318 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E688 ECW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E688 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E688 ECW registered?

E688 ECW is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E688 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E688 ECW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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