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SUS 551W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,323 mi
Last recorded3,323 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUS 551W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 3,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 830 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 830 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 599 miles

Slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 10 Oct 2011 599 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,954 miles

top radiator pipe has small leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak at rocker cover

radiator leak at top inlet

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,206 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 97,141 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 92,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,152 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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SUS 551W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 SUS 551W, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUS 551W registered?

SUS 551W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 December 1980.

Is SUS 551W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUS 551W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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