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YHK 455S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

14,176 mi
Last recorded14,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 455S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 14,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,754 miles

oil leaks, various places

Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,622 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight play in king pin lower (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 13,560 miles

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

brake pipe next to clutch mechanism is very close to fowling on it

osf king pin lower bush has play in it

Fail 15 May 2015 13,559 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipe next to clutch mechanism is very close to fowling on it

osf king pin lower bush has play in it

Fail 25 Jun 2014 13,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 13,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,172 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 13,172 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,843 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,500 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,491 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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YHK 455S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YHK 455S, 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 YHK 455S?

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What year was YHK 455S registered?

YHK 455S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is YHK 455S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHK 455S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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