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Y438 ETY

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

10,692 mi
Last recorded10,692 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 ETY
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 10,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 9,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 9,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 9,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 9,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 9,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 9,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 9,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 9,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached susp arm nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached susp arm nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,138 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 8,138 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,576 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,927 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Mar 2009 5,917 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL HUB

Fail 21 Mar 2007 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 4,061 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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Y438 ETY is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 Y438 ETY, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y438 ETY?

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What year was Y438 ETY registered?

Y438 ETY is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y438 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 ETY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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