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YKN 445S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,035 mi
Last recorded46,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 445S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,035 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 46,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,647 miles

o/s/r brake requires adjustment

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower trunions

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,334 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 43,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,292 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,631 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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YKN 445S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKN 445S, 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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What year was YKN 445S registered?

YKN 445S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is YKN 445S safe to buy?

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