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YUM 589J

1970 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,668 mi
Last recorded91,668 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Morgan 4/464,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUM 589J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,057 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,676 miles

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

offside front bearing slightly noise when rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,534 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,534 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,841 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,841 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,822 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,476 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,476 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 75,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2008 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight wear in steering column universal joints

Fail 21 May 2008 74,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight wear in steering column universal joints

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,246 miles

both front s/absorbers bushes perihing

chip in b zone ok yet

corrosion on both inner/wing panels

o/s/r slightly bindingbrake

Fail 12 Dec 2005 70,246 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front s/absorbers bushes perishing

chip in b zone ok yet

corrosion on both inner wing/engine panels

movement in n/s/f wheel beareing

no mirrors fitted

o/s/r brake slightly binding recommend further inspection

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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YUM 589J is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 64,860 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 YUM 589J, 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 56 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUM 589J registered?

YUM 589J is a 1970 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 November 1970.

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