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PHZ 1930

1978 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,813 mi
Last recorded6,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 1930
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,813 miles

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

nearside service brake recording low effort compared with offside

rear leaf spring u bolts,locking nuts possibly not effective, offside and nearside

Fail 29 May 2017 6,803 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

nearside service brake recording low effort compared with offside

parking brake operating lever possible intermittent fault

rear leaf spring u bolts,locking nuts possibly not effective, offside and nearside

Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,754 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 6,746 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 3,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 2,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 2,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,829 miles

offside of windscreen repaired

Pass 7 Oct 2005 1,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PHZ 1930 is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHZ 1930, 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

How do I check the history of PHZ 1930?

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What year was PHZ 1930 registered?

PHZ 1930 is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is PHZ 1930 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 1930 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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