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S61 PAB

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,969 mi
Last recorded17,969 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 PAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,969 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 17,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 17,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 16,729 miles

horn poor

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,361 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,702 miles

fuel tank wooden supports deteriorated/rotted

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

slight play in nearside front axle king pin

Fail 21 Aug 2019 15,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

fuel tank wooden supports deteriorated/rotted

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

slight play in nearside front axle king pin

Pass 14 Sep 2018 15,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 10,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,174 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 10,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam on when dip selected and dip beam on when main beam selected (1.7.5c)

Locking nuts on both front shock absorbers loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 8,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,321 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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S61 PAB is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S61 PAB, 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 S61 PAB registered?

S61 PAB is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S61 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 PAB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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