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VY 5801

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVY 5801
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,378 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 28,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 27,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,843 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 26,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,569 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,569 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advise coolant fan not cutting in?

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,232 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 26,232 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 25,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,387 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,168 miles

outer sidewalls of all tyres cracking

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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VY 5801 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,871 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 VY 5801, 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 38 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 VY 5801 registered?

VY 5801 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is VY 5801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VY 5801 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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