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TNP 408R

1976 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,049 mi
Last recorded20,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 408R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil around nsr brake drum

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,843 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,768 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from nsr axle hub seal

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,468 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

slight coolant leak from os bottom corner of radiator

slight fluid leak around inner side of nsr wheel

slight oil leak from engine (appears to be front crankshaft seal)

slight oil leak from gearbox (possibly tailshaft seal)

slight oil leak from rear axle diff area

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,334 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator

slight fluid leak around rear of nsr wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,009 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,009 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,644 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 18,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear road wheel nuts not central in wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,487 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 18,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

intermittant electrical on indicator circuit

nsf tyre deteriorated and splitting

nsf tyre fouls chassis on full left lock

nsr and osr tyres starting to deteriorate

possible bent axle rear wheels move verticaly when rotated

trunion springs weak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 18,359 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

both rear wheels have excessive run out

front tyres side walls cracking

osr tyre side walls cracking

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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TNP 408R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNP 408R, 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 TNP 408R registered?

TNP 408R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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