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L278 ULU

1993 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,544 mi
Last recorded30,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Morgan 4/430,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 ULU
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 30,544 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 29,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play Sliding Pillar (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,191 miles

front tyres perished

nearside front king pin has slight play in a pin or bush

offside rear brake binding and shows signs of malfunction

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake application uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,831 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,804 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,489 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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L278 ULU is a 1993 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,544 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 L278 ULU, 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 33 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L278 ULU registered?

L278 ULU is a 1993 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L278 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 ULU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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