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TCA 454R

1976 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,212 mi
Last recorded76,212 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCA 454R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,044 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,490 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear wheels and offside front have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,529 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,137 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,139 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,350 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 71,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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TCA 454R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCA 454R, 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.

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What year was TCA 454R registered?

TCA 454R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is TCA 454R safe to buy?

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