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YMU 288H

1970 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,843 mi
Last recorded52,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Morgan 4/464,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMU 288H
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,843 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broke off lever (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,127 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,784 miles

advise gearbox rear mounting rubber

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,817 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,817 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,778 miles

rubber fuel pipes cracking/perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,411 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,051 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,217 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YMU 288H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 64,860 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 YMU 288H, 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 56 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 YMU 288H?

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What year was YMU 288H registered?

YMU 288H is a 1970 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 26 January 1970.

Is YMU 288H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMU 288H shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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