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DBU 115V

1980 Morini 3.5

Red Petrol 344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,254 mi
Last recorded15,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Morini 3.526,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 115V
MakeMorini
Model3.5
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine344cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 15,233 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging Arm Pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 15,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging Arm Pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,136 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake disc

Tape on head light for beam pattern

How Reliable is the Morini 3.5?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 7
Direction indicator not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 6
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DBU 115V is a 1980 Morini 3.5 in Red with a 344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Morini 3.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 26,146 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 Morini 3.5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBU 115V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morini 3.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Morini 3.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBU 115V registered?

DBU 115V is a 1980 Morini 3.5, first registered on 5 May 1980.

Is DBU 115V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBU 115V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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