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SMD 193M

1973 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

905 mi
Last recorded905 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 193M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 905 miles

Advise: steering column uj has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2013 597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 582 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78 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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SMD 193M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SMD 193M, 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 SMD 193M registered?

SMD 193M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is SMD 193M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMD 193M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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