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R748 FBU

1998 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

10,491 mi
Last recorded10,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 FBU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,491 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 9,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 May 2016 9,270 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades smear slightly.

nsr tyre has an indent on sidewall.

osf tyre has an indent on sidewall.

Pass 28 May 2015 8,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 7,858 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 7,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 7,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,900 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 5,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,855 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 4,043 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 1,914 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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R748 FBU is a 1998 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 68.4%.

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 R748 FBU, 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 R748 FBU registered?

R748 FBU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R748 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 FBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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