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S104 UAV

1998 Morgan Plus 4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan Plus 422,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 UAV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,664 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,325 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit power failure due to loose terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,528 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 61,528 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn will not stay on (3.1.5)

Nearside Front sidelight in headlight inop

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,371 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,592 miles

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 560,503 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,417 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008
Fail 31 Jan 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,281 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,936 miles

front brakes just in balance limits

Fail 20 Jan 2006 52,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brakes just in balance limits

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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S104 UAV is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1998 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,768 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 Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S104 UAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 28 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S104 UAV registered?

S104 UAV is a 1998 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S104 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 UAV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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