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JTA 223V

1980 Morris Marina

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

5,626 mi
Last recorded5,626 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2005
Typical for 1980 Morris Marina50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTA 223V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2005 5,626 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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JTA 223V is a 1980 Morris Marina in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,422 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTA 223V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTA 223V registered?

JTA 223V is a 1980 Morris Marina, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is JTA 223V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTA 223V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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