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YIA 98

1987 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

43,181 mi
Last recorded43,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Morgan 4/437,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 98
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,685 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 37,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,015 miles

all four tyres side walls perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,406 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 32,406 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 32,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,282 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,053 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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YIA 98 is a 1987 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 1987 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,188 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 YIA 98, 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 39 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YIA 98 registered?

YIA 98 is a 1987 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is YIA 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 98 shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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