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XTW 428S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTW 428S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,070 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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XTW 428S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XTW 428S, 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 XTW 428S registered?

XTW 428S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is XTW 428S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTW 428S shows 7 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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