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SAB 865Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,656 mi
Last recorded21,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 865Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror slightly obscuring drivers view.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 21,614 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror slightly obscuring drivers view.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,605 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,554 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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SAB 865Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SAB 865Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAB 865Y?

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What year was SAB 865Y registered?

SAB 865Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 April 1983.

Is SAB 865Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 865Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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