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YGB 860S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,664 mi
Last recorded30,664 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGB 860S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,664 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 30,662 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YGB 860S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGB 860S, 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 YGB 860S registered?

YGB 860S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YGB 860S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGB 860S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YGB 860S have outstanding finance?

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