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SHY 298S

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 298S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,271 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY POOR

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Fail 14 Feb 2008 72,033 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,323 miles

see vt32 issued on test number 561427557044

Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front jacking point corroded

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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SHY 298S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHY 298S, 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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SHY 298S is a 1978 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 31 March 1978.

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