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SKZ 16

1996 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,398 mi
Last recorded39,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Morgan 4/424,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 16
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,125 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 29,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,789 miles

Play at offside & nearside front lower suspension trunions

Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,825 miles

play at offside & nearside front lower suspension trunions

Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

play at offside & nearside front lower suspension trunions

Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,243 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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SKZ 16 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 24,517 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 SKZ 16, 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 30 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 SKZ 16 registered?

SKZ 16 is a 1996 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is SKZ 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 16 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKZ 16 have outstanding finance?

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