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SML 938S

1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,532 mi
Last recorded65,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl59,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 938S
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.8 Sdl
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 60,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,192 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,968 miles

offside and nearside front trunions have slight lift.

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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SML 938S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 59,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SML 938S, 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 49 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 SML 938S registered?

SML 938S is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.8 Sdl, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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The MOT history for SML 938S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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