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E45 DNA

1987 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,526 mi
Last recorded32,526 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 DNA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,322 miles

Rear tyres perrished.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,312 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,890 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,890 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,848 miles

play in the o/s wheelbearing

play in the steering

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,534 miles

play in the steering / trunions o/s + n/s

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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E45 DNA is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 E45 DNA, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E45 DNA registered?

E45 DNA is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E45 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E45 DNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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