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WCU 824Y

1982 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,803 mi
Last recorded47,803 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Morgan 4/448,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 824Y
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 47,803 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 46,614 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,354 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,045 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,039 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,996 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 45,996 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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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WCU 824Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 48,246 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 WCU 824Y, 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 44 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 WCU 824Y registered?

WCU 824Y is a 1982 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is WCU 824Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 824Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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