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VUY 196R

1976 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 196R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,682 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Nearside Front Flexible hose twisted - not fouling components

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension upright

Offside Front Slight play in suspension upright unit

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,718 miles

Brake pedal anti - slip provision worn smooth

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 87,740 miles

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 79,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,462 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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VUY 196R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUY 196R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUY 196R registered?

VUY 196R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 December 1976.

Is VUY 196R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUY 196R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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