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N542 YNP

1996 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 YNP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,949 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 61,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,483 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,102 miles

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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N542 YNP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N542 YNP, 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 N542 YNP registered?

N542 YNP is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N542 YNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 YNP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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