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Y688 DAB

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,509 mi
Last recorded55,509 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 DAB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 55,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,101 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 50,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 48,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,914 miles

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,851 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front wipers deteriorating

Handbrake travel long

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 24,401 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,105 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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Y688 DAB 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 Y688 DAB, 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 Y688 DAB registered?

Y688 DAB is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y688 DAB safe to buy?

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