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XYV 732T

1978 Morgan 4/4

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYV 732T
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,891 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,891 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,735 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,735 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 73,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 73,473 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 12 May 2015 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,170 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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XYV 732T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Purple 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 XYV 732T, 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

How do I check the history of XYV 732T?

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What year was XYV 732T registered?

XYV 732T is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XYV 732T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYV 732T 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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