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N387 DSR

1996 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 DSR
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 51,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,900 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 50,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,584 miles

'fly-off' handbrake fitted

Nearside Front Lower play in sliding pillar lower joint - requires attention

headlight beam at upper limit - chrome trims insecure

Fail 15 May 2017 50,584 miles

'fly-off' handbrake fitted

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower play in sliding pillar lower joint - requires attention

headlight beam at upper limit - chrome trims insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 5,069 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,436 miles

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 50,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N387 DSR is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 N387 DSR, 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 30 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 N387 DSR registered?

N387 DSR is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N387 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N387 DSR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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