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SDE 845S

1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,382 mi
Last recorded31,382 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl44,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 845S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,382 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 31,205 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake binding 22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
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SDE 845S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 44,458 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 1.8 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDE 845S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SDE 845S registered?

SDE 845S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is SDE 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDE 845S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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