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POR 876S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,233 mi
Last recorded1,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 876S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,233 miles

All tyres starting to show signs of age.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,946 miles

Indicators flashing slightly faster than normal.

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

Propshaft centre bearing mount starting to deterioate.

Slight corrosion in both headlamp mounting panels.

Slight play in both front lower trunions.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,840 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

OSF lower trunion slight play

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,317 miles

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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POR 876S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POR 876S, 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 POR 876S registered?

POR 876S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is POR 876S safe to buy?

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