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PFT 157R

1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl59,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFT 157R
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 80,803 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 80,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,796 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PFT 157R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 59,192 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 PFT 157R, 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 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFT 157R registered?

PFT 157R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 19 May 1977.

Is PFT 157R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFT 157R shows 6 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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