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XLD 437

1988 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,104 mi
Last recorded33,104 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Morgan 4/430,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLD 437
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 33,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 24,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 21,217 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2014 56,990 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 15,416 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 8,370 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,276 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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XLD 437 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLD 437, 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.

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What year was XLD 437 registered?

XLD 437 is a 1988 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is XLD 437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLD 437 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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