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JEM 88P

1975 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

3,976 mi
Last recorded3,976 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1975 Morgan 4/439,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEM 88P
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 3,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 3,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 3,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 3,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 3,815 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 3,616 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 3,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling with brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 3,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 3,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 3,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 2,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 2,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 2,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 1,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 98,716 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 97,507 miles

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

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

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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JEM 88P is a 1975 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1975 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,176 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 JEM 88P, 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 51 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEM 88P registered?

JEM 88P is a 1975 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JEM 88P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEM 88P shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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