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G988 GNV

1990 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Morgan 4/430,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 GNV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,502 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,803 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,803 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,454 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,050 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)

Steering damper blades require adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,920 miles

NS suspension blade requires adjustment

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

NS suspension blade requires adjustment

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,089 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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G988 GNV is a 1990 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 30,906 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 G988 GNV, 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 36 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G988 GNV registered?

G988 GNV is a 1990 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G988 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G988 GNV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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