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1988 Morgan 44 1.6L Petrol · E654 FLD

E654 FLD

1988 Morgan 44 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 16,758 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
MORGAN 44
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
16,758 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc
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E654 FLD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
  • 16,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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E654 FLD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 09:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Morgan 44 (E654 FLD) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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E654 FLD Mileage History

  1. 16/11/202216,587 mi
  2. 15/11/202316,662 mi+75 mi
  3. 11/11/202416,705 mi+43 mi
  4. 14/11/202516,758 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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