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NJZ 828

1988 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 828
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sections of wiring loom appear poorly secured but not likely to cause a short at time of test.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides, (1.8)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound klaxon fitted, (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sections of wiring loom appear poorly secured but not likely to cause a short at time of test.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,739 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,466 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,709 miles

cover for steering u/j corroded

slight play in both front suspension trunions

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cover for steering u/j corroded

slight play in both front suspension trunions

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,529 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,308 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,039 miles

nearside washers not working but is covered by o/s washer

nearside wheel has slight movement

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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NJZ 828 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 NJZ 828, 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 38 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJZ 828 registered?

NJZ 828 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is NJZ 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJZ 828 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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