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LYF 888X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,529 mi
Last recorded51,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 888X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,529 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/rear hub

slight play in drag link off side ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2008 51,525 miles

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

slight oil leak from n/s/rear hub

slight play in drag link off side ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,343 miles

front brake hoses cracked

n/s/rear brake binding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,006 miles

front inner brake pads look to be low

steering column play at top end near limit

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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LYF 888X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LYF 888X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYF 888X?

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What year was LYF 888X registered?

LYF 888X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is LYF 888X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 888X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYF 888X have outstanding finance?

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