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OTW 218P

1976 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,503 mi
Last recorded49,503 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTW 218P
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,503 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 49,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 48,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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OTW 218P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,896 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 OTW 218P, 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 50 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTW 218P?

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What year was OTW 218P registered?

OTW 218P is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is OTW 218P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTW 218P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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