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S843 CHU

1998 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,957 mi
Last recorded34,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Morgan 4/422,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 CHU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 23,775 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,066 miles

Exhaust mounts broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 8,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 5,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,038 miles

slight drag on near side rear brake when turned by hand plus slight imbalance when foot brake applied.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,824 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 4,824 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 4,824 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 4,011 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE SLOW TO RELEASE - SUGGESTS LIGHT DRAGGING BEFORE FULLY OFF.

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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S843 CHU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S843 CHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S843 CHU registered?

S843 CHU is a 1998 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S843 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S843 CHU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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