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XUG 235S

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe58,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUG 235S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,502 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy rust to all suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,312 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion found on boot floor/wheelarch

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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XUG 235S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,814 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUG 235S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUG 235S registered?

XUG 235S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 7 November 1977.

Is XUG 235S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUG 235S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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