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STM 524W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,080 mi
Last recorded45,080 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 524W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,080 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 45,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,752 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,752 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 27,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 22,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,768 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,167 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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STM 524W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 STM 524W, 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 45 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 STM 524W registered?

STM 524W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is STM 524W safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 524W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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