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HEW 17T

1987 Morgan Roadster

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,647 mi
Last recorded6,647 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEW 17T
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 6,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 6,127 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 6,123 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,102 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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HEW 17T is a 1987 Morgan Roadster in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEW 17T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 39 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEW 17T registered?

HEW 17T is a 1987 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is HEW 17T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEW 17T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEW 17T have outstanding finance?

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