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HUY 162T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 162T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,148 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,413 miles

Oil leak

rear diff and n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,171 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2008 79,878 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 78,358 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre sidewall is perishing

Pass 6 May 2006 76,960 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 162T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HUY 162T, 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.

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What year was HUY 162T registered?

HUY 162T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HUY 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUY 162T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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