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PBG 169T

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,077 mi
Last recorded84,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 169T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,077 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,891 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 81,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,674 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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PBG 169T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBG 169T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBG 169T?

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What year was PBG 169T registered?

PBG 169T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is PBG 169T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBG 169T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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