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R948 EHO

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 EHO
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016

Offside Front Inner WING BAD SURFACE CORROSION BY LOWER STEERING CONTROL MOUNTING

WIRING LOOM IS IN A VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Oct 2015

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Sep 2015

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber detached OFF SIDE FRONT (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NEAR SIDE REAR (2.7.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Sep 2014
Pass 6 Sep 2013
Fail 5 Sep 2013

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

advise --- slight gas leak from front pipe to manifold area

advise ---- milometer not reading

advise ---- offside headlamp reflector is in a poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise --- both front suspension legs excesivly contaminated by grease from self lubracateing suspension system

Pass 13 Sep 2010

advise ==== milage can not be read

Fail 10 Sep 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise ==== milage can not be read

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,718 miles

advise === noticable free play in lower joints

advise ==== emmisions just reaching mot standard at idle

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,900 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 64,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,207 miles

both front shockers in poor condition

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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R948 EHO is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R948 EHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R948 EHO registered?

R948 EHO is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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