MOT Status
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Battery clamp broken battery not secure on one side
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point slight play Trunnion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point slight play Trunnion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/R15 86T FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber arm rubbing on leaf spring shackle
Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Engine breather pipes starting to split and crack
Nearside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play
Fuel pipe damaged FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Engine breather pipes starting to split and crack
Nearside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/r15 86t (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower steering pivot point slight play
Offside Rear shock absorber arm rubbing on leaf spring shackle
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded at bulk head (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock arsorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in steering
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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TFJ 399R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1977 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,680 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 TFJ 399R, 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 49 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TFJ 399R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 31 December 1977.
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