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PFZ 494

1981 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,559 mi
Last recorded11,559 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 494
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 11,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 11,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 10,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 10,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 10,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 9,544 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 8,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 8,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PFZ 494 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 PFZ 494, 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 45 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PFZ 494?

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What year was PFZ 494 registered?

PFZ 494 is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PFZ 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFZ 494 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFZ 494 have outstanding finance?

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