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SOK 181Y

1983 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

43,777 mi
Last recorded43,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Morgan 4/442,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOK 181Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 42,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 40,674 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 38,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 38,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 37,131 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 37,131 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 35,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 35,299 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 35,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 May 2013 33,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 33,917 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front chassis cross member has corrosion outside of prescribed area but not excessive

Pass 17 May 2012 33,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,854 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 32,854 miles

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Age related sidewall splits in front tyres.

Pass 1 May 2009 31,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small sidewall splits in four road tyres

Pass 6 May 2008 31,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,651 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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SOK 181Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SOK 181Y, 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 SOK 181Y registered?

SOK 181Y is a 1983 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is SOK 181Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOK 181Y shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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