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DSX 162L

1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,106 mi
Last recorded50,106 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 162L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,106 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 50,097 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012
Pass 9 Jan 2011 47,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,993 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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DSX 162L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSX 162L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSX 162L registered?

DSX 162L is a 1973 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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