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PDA 653L

1972 Morris Marina

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,282 mi
Last recorded54,282 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 653L
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,282 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 54,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PDA 653L is a 1972 Morris Marina in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 PDA 653L, 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 54 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 PDA 653L registered?

PDA 653L is a 1972 Morris Marina, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is PDA 653L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 653L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDA 653L have outstanding finance?

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