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XCF 501T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,167 mi
Last recorded51,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 501T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,167 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,167 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,001 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,626 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,544 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2009 50,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,401 miles

left turn indicator quicker than right turn indicator

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,135 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight interference to hazard warning system with position lamps operating

Pass 22 Oct 2005 49,937 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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XCF 501T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCF 501T, 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.

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What year was XCF 501T registered?

XCF 501T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is XCF 501T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCF 501T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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