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PBH 43W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,117 mi
Last recorded51,117 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 43W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 51,117 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 51,117 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,161 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,365 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 80% (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,665 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,530 miles

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

Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and centre (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,915 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 47,913 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PBH 43W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 PBH 43W, 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 46 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 PBH 43W registered?

PBH 43W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PBH 43W safe to buy?

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