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FSY 294

1980 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,954 mi
Last recorded16,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSY 294
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 16,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 15,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,797 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,449 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,437 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked but exhaust system still adequately supported.

Wiper blades in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 16 May 2014 13,839 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket partially broken but exhaust system still adequately supported.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,336 miles

Battery clamp needs tightening

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 13,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish reat of tyre old advise replace soon

Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,126 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish reat of tyre old advise replace soon

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 12,682 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,332 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,474 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

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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FSY 294 is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 FSY 294, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSY 294 registered?

FSY 294 is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 16 April 1980.

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