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VPE 566S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,345 mi
Last recorded47,345 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 566S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 47,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 47,272 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 10 May 2017 47,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted during test (7.3.B.1a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 May 2016 47,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,085 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 45,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres have slight age cracks

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,141 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres have slight age cracks

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,426 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,259 miles

corrosion forming on o/s outer sill top - not structural issue at present

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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VPE 566S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,079 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 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPE 566S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPE 566S registered?

VPE 566S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is VPE 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 566S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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