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Morgan 4/4 MOT Results

77.6% pass rate
from 508 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Morgan 4/4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.79% fail on Wipers
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering box
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.39% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.20% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.20% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.20% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on King pins
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Tyres
    • 0.39% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer