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Q552EPV

1983 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

40,252 mi
Last recorded40,252 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ552EPV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 40,252 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 40,252 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 39,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,356 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,072 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 38,038 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 37,575 miles

N/S/F king pin 40%, O/S/F king pin 60%

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F king pin 40%, O/S/F king pin 60%

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,151 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

King pin Bushes 50% worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2015 35,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 33,521 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 May 2014 33,521 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 30,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,958 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 29,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,976 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 29,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age related splits in rear tyres

Pass 25 May 2010 29,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

age related splits in rear tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,248 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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Q552EPV is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Q552EPV, 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 Q552EPV registered?

Q552EPV is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is Q552EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q552EPV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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