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MOU 394Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,805 mi
Last recorded72,805 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 394Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,805 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 72,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,681 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,681 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light lit on dash

over heating

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,360 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 71,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,481 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,786 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,644 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 68,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 67,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,729 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,590 miles

oil leak

slight play in front kingpins

Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,590 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

slight play in front kingpins

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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MOU 394Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 MOU 394Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MOU 394Y registered?

MOU 394Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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