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CMB 648S

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 648S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2009 96,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

car heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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CMB 648S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 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 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMB 648S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CMB 648S registered?

CMB 648S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 24 February 1978.

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The MOT history for CMB 648S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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