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FVR 316Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVR 316Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 60,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 26 May 2010 60,862 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,368 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 59,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,490 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2006 57,490 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2005 56,854 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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FVR 316Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVR 316Y, 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 FVR 316Y registered?

FVR 316Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is FVR 316Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVR 316Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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