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EKM 742K

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,677 mi
Last recorded94,677 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe41,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKM 742K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,924 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,713 miles

Offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 6 May 2010 76,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,127 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EKM 742K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 41,407 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKM 742K, 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 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKM 742K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 6 July 1972.

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