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WNU 508S

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 508S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 44,458 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,650 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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WNU 508S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNU 508S, 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.

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How do I check the history of WNU 508S?

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What year was WNU 508S registered?

WNU 508S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is WNU 508S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNU 508S shows 3 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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