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FGC 322T

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe69,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 322T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,383 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,383 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion visable to0 o/s outrigger

Pass 4 Mar 2017 97,876 miles

car has had alot of welding

Fail 4 Mar 2017 97,876 miles

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

car has had alot of welding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,816 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,771 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 97,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

front nearside chassis leg badly repaired

front nearside wing mirror glass damaged

front offside inner wheel arch corroded

rear offside boot floor corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 97,679 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

front nearside chassis leg badly repaired

front nearside wing mirror glass damaged

front offside inner wheel arch corroded

rear offside boot floor corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 97,536 miles

both front floor pans and nearside front inner wing corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 May 2010 97,536 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front floor pans and nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,257 miles

nearside front inner wing coroded

Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wing coroded

Pass 1 May 2008 96,523 miles

nearside front inner wing badly corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 96,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front inner wing badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,697 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 94,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FGC 322T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,909 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 FGC 322T, 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 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FGC 322T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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