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YEA 431S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 431S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,717 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,628 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,068 miles

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2012 95,038 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch requires attention soon

number plate light dim

rear valence corroded

several body panels slighty corroded

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,553 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

nearside steering rack joint has slight play

offside front floor slightly corroded

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrision on vehicle

under vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully access corrision

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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YEA 431S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEA 431S, 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.

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What year was YEA 431S registered?

YEA 431S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is YEA 431S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEA 431S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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