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J553 ARC

1992 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,595 mi
Last recorded17,595 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Morgan 4/428,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 ARC
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 17,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 16,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 15,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 14,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 13,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 12,390 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2016 12,390 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,347 miles

Oil leek

Fail 25 Aug 2015 12,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leek

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,204 miles

Both front suspension units leaking oil

Fail 18 Aug 2014 12,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front suspension units leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,164 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 12,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 12,086 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 11,982 miles

Offside wiper split.

Slight front brake judder.

Steering ball joint gaitor split.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,867 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Slight brake judder from offside and nearside front.

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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J553 ARC is a 1992 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 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,289 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 J553 ARC, 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 34 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J553 ARC registered?

J553 ARC is a 1992 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J553 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 ARC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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