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ENP 235S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,504 mi
Last recorded75,504 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 235S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,504 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side grabbing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,334 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,949 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff.leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front door falling

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff.leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,390 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff.leaking

both side under body corroded.

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,390 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff.leaking

both side under body corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,499 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some unbalance of front brakes,

Pass 26 Oct 2005 58,080 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 58,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 58,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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ENP 235S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ENP 235S, 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 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ENP 235S registered?

ENP 235S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is ENP 235S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 235S shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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