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M500 ELS

1995 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

16,869 mi
Last recorded16,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Morgan 4/426,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ELS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 16,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 16,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 20 Apr 2024 16,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced up to half brightness compared to n/s and intermittent (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,196 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 16,114 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 16,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Dip beam low intensity (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Marker side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 15,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 15,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 14,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 14,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 13,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 13,878 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,387 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 1,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 12,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 11,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 11,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2012 11,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 11,202 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 10,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 9,998 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 8,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,635 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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M500 ELS is a 1995 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1995 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,530 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 M500 ELS, 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 31 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M500 ELS registered?

M500 ELS is a 1995 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M500 ELS safe to buy?

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