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FUY 85J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 85J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,293 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,293 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,576 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 85J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 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 85J, 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 55 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUY 85J?

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What year was FUY 85J registered?

FUY 85J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is FUY 85J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 85J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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