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PYE 493Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 493Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,117 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The car is in generally poor condition although it reaches the required level to pass an MOT test.

Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate holder bracket slightly loose

Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carburettor weeping around accelerator diaphragm (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,078 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but no to excess *marked*

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses twisted (both sides)

passenger floor pan insecure

rear number plate/ rear valance insecure

drivers floor heavily damaged/ deteriorated making the vehicle unsafe to drive

Fail 22 May 2017 50,006 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Drivers floor pan around the pedals is disintegrating.

Nearside Rear brake is seized

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,996 miles

Engine oil sump slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight rear differential oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2015 49,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,404 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 49,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,724 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PYE 493Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,906 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 PYE 493Y, 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 43 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYE 493Y registered?

PYE 493Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is PYE 493Y safe to buy?

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