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PYX 153L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 153L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,527 miles

age related cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 62,527 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age related cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,336 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age related cracking to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

slight leak from nearside rear axle shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

age related cracking to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

slight leak from nearside rear axle shaft

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,930 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,901 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,522 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,058 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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PYX 153L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 PYX 153L, 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 53 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 PYX 153L registered?

PYX 153L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 April 1973.

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