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V298 DBD

1999 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,649 mi
Last recorded31,649 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Morgan Plus 422,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 DBD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 31,645 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,331 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,082 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,423 miles

dampness around front coils

Fail 19 Jul 2016

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dampness around front coils

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight misshape front tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012

digital milage not working

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,964 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 21,065 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 20,536 miles

damage on windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,618 miles

clutch pedal pad missing

minor damage zone A on windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2008 15,156 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing

Minor damage zone A on windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,632 miles

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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V298 DBD is a 1999 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 22,604 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 V298 DBD, 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 27 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V298 DBD registered?

V298 DBD is a 1999 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V298 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 DBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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