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P273 DBL

1997 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,607 mi
Last recorded23,607 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 DBL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 23,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,183 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 20,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 20,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,617 miles

Small crack front No Plate

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,946 miles

Top section windscreen delaminating

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Top of front screen delamenating

Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,667 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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P273 DBL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 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 P273 DBL, 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P273 DBL registered?

P273 DBL is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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