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SUG 323W

1981 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,912 mi
Last recorded36,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Morgan 4/447,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUG 323W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,823 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 35,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,298 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,921 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 34,150 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,717 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,717 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SUG 323W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUG 323W, 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 SUG 323W registered?

SUG 323W is a 1981 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is SUG 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUG 323W shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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