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H157 PAB

1990 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Morgan 4/430,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 PAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 33,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 33,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 33,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,710 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,427 miles

Front Steering and suspension joints have been greased.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm Front ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm Rear ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm Front ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm Rear ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Front Steering and suspension joints have been greased.

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,083 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,894 miles

slight play in both front kingpin assemblys

Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,886 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

slight play in both front kingpin assembly

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 30,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

excessive movement in top column bush

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,466 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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H157 PAB is a 1990 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H157 PAB, 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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H157 PAB is a 1990 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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