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UMO 517S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 517S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,931 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,086 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,010 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,933 miles

some wear in both king pins

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,812 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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UMO 517S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMO 517S, 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

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What year was UMO 517S registered?

UMO 517S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is UMO 517S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMO 517S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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