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DHA 430T

1979 Morris Marina

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,375 mi
Last recorded65,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Morris Marina68,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHA 430T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 63,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,877 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,875 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s rear inner arch

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full inspection of n/s front wheel bearing could not be made due to brake bind

o/s rear inner whell arch holed by corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full inspection of n/s front wheel bearing could not be made due to brake bind

o/s rear inner whell arch holed by corrosion

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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DHA 430T is a 1979 Morris Marina in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHA 430T, 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 47 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHA 430T registered?

DHA 430T is a 1979 Morris Marina, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is DHA 430T safe to buy?

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