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NJU 950W

1980 Morini 3.5

Brown Petrol 344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,560 mi
Last recorded25,560 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Morini 3.526,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJU 950W
MakeMorini
Model3.5
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine344cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 25,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 25,054 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 25,054 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' Very slight (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 24,164 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' Very slight (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,604 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,604 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing pad pins not secure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 17,889 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 17,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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NJU 950W is a 1980 Morini 3.5 in Brown with a 344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJU 950W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJU 950W registered?

NJU 950W is a 1980 Morini 3.5, first registered on 27 October 1980.

Is NJU 950W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJU 950W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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