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S27 FOX

1998 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,225 mi
Last recorded24,225 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 FOX
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 24,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 23,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,348 miles

Some binding of the offside rear brake

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,856 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres perished on the sidewalls

Offside front tyre perished on the sidewall

Some binding of both rear brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 19,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 16,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,100 miles

Slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 22 Mar 2007 15,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 14 Mar 2006 12,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in n/s lower kingpin bush

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,557 miles

Slight play in n/s lower kingpin bush

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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S27 FOX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in White 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 S27 FOX, 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 S27 FOX registered?

S27 FOX is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S27 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 FOX 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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