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XCF 502T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,847 mi
Last recorded4,847 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 502T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 4,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 4,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 3,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 May 2018 3,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 3,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 3,717 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 2,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 2,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,845 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,273 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres cracks in tread. engine earth not connected. slight crack in chassis under steering box.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres cracks in tread. engine earth not connected. slight crack in chassis under steering box.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 862,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 84,268 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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 502T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 502T, 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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XCF 502T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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