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LOA 852X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOA 852X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 51,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 51,297 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning lights not working

Pass 20 May 2021 50,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 50,861 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 50,178 miles

Nearside Front Perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017 50,115 miles

Slight corrosion,brake pipes towards rear

Windscreen slightly de-laminated around edges of screen

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear of car slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight de- lamination of windscreen along lower edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 49,504 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 45,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,107 miles

Slight binding of n/s/r brakes

Pass 31 May 2007 39,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,578 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 May 2006 38,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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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LOA 852X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 LOA 852X, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LOA 852X registered?

LOA 852X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is LOA 852X safe to buy?

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