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PTF 357X

1981 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,809 mi
Last recorded42,809 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 357X
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,797 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff leak, engine has various slight oil leaks.

steering heavy to operate

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff leak, engine has various slight oil leaks.

steering heavy to operate

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering heavy to operate

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished/cracking

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly cracking

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

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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PTF 357X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PTF 357X, 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

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What year was PTF 357X registered?

PTF 357X is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PTF 357X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTF 357X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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