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N580 EKM

1996 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,062 mi
Last recorded51,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 EKM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,062 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 51,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,390 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,461 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 36,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 36,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,111 miles

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,930 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play lower stub pin has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower stub pin slightly worn (2.2.B.1g)

offside wing side light dull

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,570 miles

slight play at both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,422 miles

Both front lower ball joints wearing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,665 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,799 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 20,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,939 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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N580 EKM is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N580 EKM, 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.

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What year was N580 EKM registered?

N580 EKM is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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