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FUY 497X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 497X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 45,490 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 45,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,351 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,832 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 497X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FUY 497X, 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 497X?

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What year was FUY 497X registered?

FUY 497X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is FUY 497X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 497X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUY 497X have outstanding finance?

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