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YXX 353

1997 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,362 mi
Last recorded11,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Morgan 4/420,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXX 353
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,754 miles

chassis/body covered

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,091 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 9,921 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,668 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 9,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,536 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 8,850 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 8,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 8,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 8,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 8,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 7,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 7,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YXX 353 is a 1997 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,703 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 YXX 353, 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 29 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YXX 353 registered?

YXX 353 is a 1997 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is YXX 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXX 353 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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