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FOD 12Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,809 mi
Last recorded57,809 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOD 12Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 57,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight movement in steering column

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,504 miles

Centre wiper blade/arm removed

Hazard switch stiff to operate

Slight movement in steering wheel

Slight play in N/S/F and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,504 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Due to washers in-op - wiper performance has not been tested - O/S wiper is split

Hazard switch stiff to operate

Slight movement in steering wheel

Slight play in N/S/F and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2012 56,985 miles

slight movement in front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,785 miles

slight movement in both front ball joints

Fail 31 May 2011 56,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in both front ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,429 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,451 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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FOD 12Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 FOD 12Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FOD 12Y registered?

FOD 12Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is FOD 12Y safe to buy?

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