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FAL 666V

1979 Morris Marina

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Morris Marina68,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 666V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,756 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 54,755 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 54,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cyl (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven pulling to right 83% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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FAL 666V is a 1979 Morris Marina in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAL 666V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAL 666V registered?

FAL 666V is a 1979 Morris Marina, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FAL 666V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAL 666V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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