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FUY 496X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 496X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over ten years old

under body under sealed

Fail 21 Jun 2021 52,645 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over ten years old

under body under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2018 52,630 miles

Underbody and components coated and not fully visible.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,519 miles

underside heavily coated/restricting view of some components.

Pass 12 May 2016 52,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,013 miles

under side of car under sealed

Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,013 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

under side of car under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,768 miles

1 underside of car heavely under seald 2 rear service brake and parking brake just met min requirements it would apear that the system requires ajustment or repair

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,605 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,648 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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FUY 496X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 FUY 496X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUY 496X?

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What year was FUY 496X registered?

FUY 496X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is FUY 496X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 496X shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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