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TOA 505S

1977 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,847 mi
Last recorded32,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 505S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 32,847 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust mountings are splitting

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly obscured

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,847 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,847 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,847 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,847 miles

front brakes are tight

slight exhaust leak

slight free play at the steering wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,847 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes are tight

nearside rear brake is tight

slight exhaust leak

slight free play at the steering wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,847 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front brakes are tight

rear brakes are out of balance

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front brakes are tight

rear brakes are out of balance

Pass 15 May 2012 32,847 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 32,847 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition & have 20%+ run-out.

N/s/r foot & handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,847 miles

front brake discs are corroded

front brakes are sticky

slight play at nearside front king pin

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wiper blades split on ends.

nearside parking brake low effort.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,847 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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TOA 505S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TOA 505S, 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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What year was TOA 505S registered?

TOA 505S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 8 December 1977.

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