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COY 661T

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOY 661T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,593 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,225 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 61,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,923 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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COY 661T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COY 661T, 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 COY 661T registered?

COY 661T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 17 October 1978.

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