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HWL 447S

1978 Morini 3.5

Red Petrol 344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

528 mi
Last recorded528 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Morini 3.526,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 447S
MakeMorini
Model3.5
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine344cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 528 miles

front wheel lateral run out 1.5mm!

Pass 16 May 2006 479 miles

chain slack!

front wheel lateral run-out 1.6mm!

rear wheel lateral run -out 1.5mm!

swinging arm bushes small amount of side play!

Fail 16 May 2006 479 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

chain slack!

front wheel lateral run-out 1.6mm!

rear wheel lateral run -out 1.5mm!

swinging arm bushes small amount of side play!

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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HWL 447S is a 1978 Morini 3.5 in Red with a 344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morini 3.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,336 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 HWL 447S, 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 48 years old, this Morini 3.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HWL 447S?

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What year was HWL 447S registered?

HWL 447S is a 1978 Morini 3.5, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is HWL 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 447S shows 3 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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