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GDD 539V

1979 Morris Marina

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Morris Marina68,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 539V
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,846 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake disc starting to pit on face

o/s/r outter body sill has small amount of corrosion

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outter sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,095 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,401 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 68,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 67,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f headlight started to dull

Pass 26 Aug 2006 67,411 miles

o/s/f headlight started to dull

Pass 20 Sep 2005 63,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 63,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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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GDD 539V is a 1979 Morris Marina in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GDD 539V, 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.

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What year was GDD 539V registered?

GDD 539V is a 1979 Morris Marina, first registered on 15 August 1979.

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