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HUW 5Y

1996 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,250 mi
Last recorded19,250 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUW 5Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 19,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 19,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 19,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 19,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 18,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 1,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 15,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 15,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,245 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 14,245 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,820 miles

o/s front suspension unit leaking

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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HUW 5Y is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 HUW 5Y, 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 30 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUW 5Y registered?

HUW 5Y is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HUW 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUW 5Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HUW 5Y have outstanding finance?

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