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XEL 16

1972 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 16
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,916 miles

Coolant leak Rad area poor condition ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,916 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Coolant leak Rad area poor condition ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,320 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,150 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,859 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 51,832 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 50,929 miles

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2005 50,393 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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XEL 16 is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 53,015 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 XEL 16, 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 54 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 XEL 16 registered?

XEL 16 is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is XEL 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 16 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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