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HSU 85T

1979 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,226 mi
Last recorded11,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Morgan 4/447,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 85T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,226 miles

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

Oil leak

pulsing to hazard lights when operated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,641 miles

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

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

both rear brake backplates appear to have some dampness on them

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,641 miles

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

both rear brake backplates appear to have some dampness on them

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,910 miles

hazard lights slightly underpowerd

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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HSU 85T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 47,582 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 HSU 85T, 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 47 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSU 85T registered?

HSU 85T is a 1979 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 June 1979.

Is HSU 85T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 85T 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.

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