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HUY 160T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 160T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,978 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 79,976 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective king pin bolts (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective king pin bolts (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox mount bolts undone (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 78,402 miles

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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HUY 160T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUY 160T, 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 HUY 160T registered?

HUY 160T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HUY 160T safe to buy?

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