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F99 NLE

1988 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

9,309 mi
Last recorded9,309 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 NLE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 9,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 9,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 9,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 9,029 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 8,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 8,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 8,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 8,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 7,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 7,596 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 7,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 7,151 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 7,140 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 7,055 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 7,050 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 6,912 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 6,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 6,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,633 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower king pin

Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,378 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 6,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 6,203 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 5,894 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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F99 NLE is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F99 NLE, 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 F99 NLE registered?

F99 NLE is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F99 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F99 NLE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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