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TLC 938R

1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,660 mi
Last recorded99,660 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl51,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 938R
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Sdl
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,343 miles

Exhaust leak @ downpipe >>

Off side reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,552 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 655,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,414 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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TLC 938R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 TLC 938R, 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 49 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 TLC 938R registered?

TLC 938R is a 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl, first registered on 18 April 1977.

Is TLC 938R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 938R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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