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R332 HCG

1998 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,027 mi
Last recorded22,027 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 HCG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 22,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,313 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,632 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 20,335 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalanced across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 19,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,630 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,156 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 16,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,623 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 14,394 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

visible signs of rubbing on chassis not found during lock to lock

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,394 miles

visible signs of rubbing on chassis not found during lock to lock

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,992 miles

all wheels have tubes in tubless tyres

excessive oil on o/s suspension

play in n/s/f king pins

Fail 31 Oct 2006 11,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wheels have tubes in tubless tyres

excessive oil on o/s suspension

play in n/s/f king pins

Pass 15 Nov 2005 10,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 10,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R332 HCG is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,043 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 R332 HCG, 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 28 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R332 HCG registered?

R332 HCG is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R332 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 HCG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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