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UOL 582S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,947 mi
Last recorded54,947 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOL 582S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,947 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 54,852 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear brake application uneven

slight end float in rear brake drums/ axle bearings

Pass 10 May 2016 54,660 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,401 miles

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

steering mechanism tight

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,171 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear axle oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,151 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,967 miles

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

steering box slightly seeping of fluid

Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,967 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

condition of nearside front & offside front plates between chassis & crossmember

steering box slightly seeping of fluid

washer bottle insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,192 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,697 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering box leaking oil

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,805 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 28,803 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,595 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 23,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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UOL 582S is a 1978 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 66.7%.

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 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 UOL 582S, 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 UOL 582S registered?

UOL 582S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is UOL 582S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOL 582S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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