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DRE 816N

1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,791 mi
Last recorded41,791 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 816N
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,791 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 41,791 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,681 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

no rear seat belts fitted

off side front sill repaired with filler

Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,677 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

no rear seat belts fitted

off side front sill repaired with filler

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wing to bottom of sill end corroding

offside frontj acking point corroding

offside rear and nearside rear suspension/axle to leaf spring u bolts corroding,recommend attention

offside rear suspension/axle bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,060 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front jacking point corroded to excess

offside front lower wing to sill corroded

prop shaft bush worn out

severe leak from water pump

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,876 miles

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

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

offside front inner sill to outer sill end section to inner wheel arch corroded away,recommend to weld a plate and cap off end section to stop water entering inner sill

offside rear and nearside rear suspension leaf springs and u bolts corroding,recommend renewal of u bolts

transmission propshaft centre mounting bearing bush deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front inner sill to outer sill end section to inner wheel arch corroded away,recommend to weld a plate and cap off end section to stop water entering inner sill

offside rear and nearside rear suspension leaf springs and u bolts corroding,recommend renewal of u bolts

transmission propshaft centre mounting bearing bush deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,868 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 39,603 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers washer jet poor performance

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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DRE 816N is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRE 816N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRE 816N registered?

DRE 816N is a 1974 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 15 August 1974.

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