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JIW 364

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,139 mi
Last recorded30,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 364
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 30,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 30,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,054 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 30,054 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 6 spokes Snapped (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 2 Spokes Snapped (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 4 Spokes Snapped (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,968 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 29,968 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,983 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,051 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 25,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm slight play in bush assembly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 18,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,764 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,764 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 12,637 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 6,889 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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JIW 364 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 JIW 364, 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 38 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 JIW 364 registered?

JIW 364 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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