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F485 SHG

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 SHG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,789 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 69,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,215 miles

ns and osr panels corrodded

nsf side panel corrodded and holed

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,211 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns and osr panels corrodded and holed

nsf side panel corrodded and holed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,026 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk sticking

upper steering column slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,835 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,478 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F485 SHG is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F485 SHG, 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 F485 SHG registered?

F485 SHG is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F485 SHG safe to buy?

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