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YKJ 748

1956 Morgan Roadster

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,464 mi
Last recorded5,464 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKJ 748
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 5,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 4,194 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 4,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,430 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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YKJ 748 is a 1956 Morgan Roadster in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKJ 748, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 70 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKJ 748 registered?

YKJ 748 is a 1956 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 10 October 1956.

Is YKJ 748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKJ 748 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKJ 748 have outstanding finance?

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