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JNP 658T

1978 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,492 mi
Last recorded8,492 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNP 658T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 8,492 miles

All tyres perished, o/s/f heavily perished

Chassis very weak. Hole in n/s chassis outside prescribed area

Front brake discs rusty, slight fluctution

Front exhaust mount missing, exhaust still secure

Rear wheels move on splines? would recommend fault to be investigated.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,476 miles

Chassis corroded and weak.

Fluctuation on the front brakes.

Front brake discs rusty.

Rear wheels move on splines, would reccomend fault to be investigated.

Tyres perished.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 8,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

All tyres perished.

Chassis weak by the o/s/r and n/s/r sprng mounts on the outer edges and by the brake master cylinder mount.

Front brake discs rusty

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheels move on the splines, would recommend the fault is rectified.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,139 miles

as per vt32 issued 12.19 20/10/2006

Fail 20 Oct 2006 8,139 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both f/seat belts slow to re-coil

chassis badly corroded front to rear

f/brake discs badly deteriated

f/suspension units & x-members badly corroded

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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JNP 658T is a 1978 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 60%.

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 JNP 658T, 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 JNP 658T registered?

JNP 658T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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