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HTU 546T

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,756 mi
Last recorded29,756 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 546T
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 29,184 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,317 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,246 miles

Nearside driving lamp not working.

Some play felt at steering rack on nearside (between rack and housing).

Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside driving lamp not working.

Some play felt at steering rack on nearside (between rack and housing).

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,633 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl?

Based on 996 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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HTU 546T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTU 546T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTU 546T registered?

HTU 546T is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is HTU 546T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 546T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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