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DSX 96L

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

468 mi
Last recorded468 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl71,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 96L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,443 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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DSX 96L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 71,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSX 96L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSX 96L registered?

DSX 96L is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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The MOT history for DSX 96L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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