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Y498 TSU

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,733 mi
Last recorded42,733 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 TSU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering drop shaft in engine bay joint is loose on spline shaft (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,120 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,279 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,163 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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Y498 TSU is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y498 TSU, 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.

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What year was Y498 TSU registered?

Y498 TSU is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y498 TSU safe to buy?

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