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JNP 79X

1982 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNP 79X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,161 miles

hazzards in poor condition ( recommend attention )

slight damage to steering wheel

steering wheel screw loose

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hazzard warning lights very poor in operation

Fail 3 Jun 2019 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged outer cover cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hazzard warning lights very poor in operation

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 63,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,576 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,433 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,300 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,300 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,472 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,624 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,102 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,101 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,884 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,883 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,335 miles

bottom steering bush broken

Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,327 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

steering colomn bottom bush broken excessive play

o/s inner brake pad contaminated

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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JNP 79X is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 JNP 79X, 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 44 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JNP 79X registered?

JNP 79X is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 June 1982.

Is JNP 79X safe to buy?

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