MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?
Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BYD 509S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BYD 509S, 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 BYD 509S registered?
BYD 509S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 28 April 1978.
Is BYD 509S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BYD 509S 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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