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WAB 357R

1977 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,613 mi
Last recorded284,613 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 357R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 284,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,761 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 30,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,391 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 28,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,221 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,127 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,059 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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WAB 357R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAB 357R, 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 WAB 357R registered?

WAB 357R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is WAB 357R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 357R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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