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YFC 337L

1972 Morris Marina

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 337L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 17,467 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaver arm (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 13,376 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 8,220 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 8,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres are very close to front suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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YFC 337L is a 1972 Morris Marina in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFC 337L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFC 337L registered?

YFC 337L is a 1972 Morris Marina, first registered on 6 August 1972.

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