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PLA 942W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,695 mi
Last recorded41,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Morgan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 942W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,695 miles

Oil leak

offside rear fog lamp showing signs of wear(slightly dim).

windscreen washers effective but on limit.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,551 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,658 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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PLA 942W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PLA 942W, 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

How do I check the history of PLA 942W?

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What year was PLA 942W registered?

PLA 942W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is PLA 942W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 942W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLA 942W have outstanding finance?

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